Pandemic, lockdown, work from home. We have been hearing these words for the past year. The world is going through a difficult phase that has made us realize the value of health. Immunity is the word that is at the tip of everyone's tongue. People are sharing various recipes and immunity-boosting foods. I came across one such recipe that I would like to share with you all.
We all know India is a country that is rich in spices. We use these spices in almost every Indian dish to add taste and aroma. But apart from this, the seasonings provide a wide range of health benefits. I am listing the benefits and nutritional facts of spices from the recipe.
Mint
Mint leaves contain
vitamin A, vitamin C, B-complex, phosphorous, calcium and have antibacterial
properties. It is one of the rich
sources of iron, potassium, and manganese that improves hemoglobin levels and
promotes brain function.
Turmeric
Turmeric helps in
reducing the risk of heart diseases, cancer and boosts immunity. Curcumin is a
chemical compound in turmeric that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Ginger
Ginger has anticancer,
antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiallergic properties.
Ginger also contains traceable amounts of Vitamin B3 and B6, iron, potassium,
vitamin C, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, folate.
Black pepper
Black pepper contains
piperine, a bioactive compound. It can help to lower the risk of chronic
illnesses like atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and neurological
conditions.
Jaggery
Jaggery provides a
range of health benefits. Some of them include improved digestive health,
anemia prevention, liver detoxification, and improved immune function. It also
contains traces of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has quite a
reputation as a healing agent. The spice has antibacterial, antimicrobial,
antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
With these benefits, let us now see the recipe of the tea. The amount of each ingredient depends on the number of servings.
Boil 1 inch of ginger, a pinch of each turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and a handful of mint leaves together
with 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, and
black pepper helps to absorb the turmeric and activate it. Once the water is
half boiled, add a teaspoon of jaggery and simmer the water for 2-3 minutes on
a high flame. Once done, strain the water into a cup. Your power-packed
immunity-boosting tea is ready.
Please share the recipe with your loved ones and let us become more healthy. If you have more such recipes, kindly comment below.
Very useful receipe. Thanks👍
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