Can you believe I've done it again . . . another healthy item added to my already delicious Detox Tea.
I hope you have tried my friend Traza's homemade Elderberry Syrup. It too is delicious and oh so GOOD for YOU.
Well because I had dry Elderberries in the cupboard I decided to add a few to my Detox Tea this morning. OH MY GOODNESS -- Delicious does not do it justice.
So now I suggest you add a few dry Elderberries, leftover stumps of FRESH frozen Turmeric and Ginger, OH . . . and I grated some whole frozen orange on top, star anise, a small stick of cinnamon, 3 tiny whole allspice berries to my fennel, coriander and fennel seeds to brew up something AMAZING !!!!!!
Another Update -- WOW add your left over FRESH ginger root and turmeric root, plus add the zest of a WHOLE frozen lemon.
As you may already know I peel and FREEZE my FRESH ginger root, I scrub and FREEZE my FRESH turmeric root, I scrub and FREEZE my WHOLE lemons. I wrap them in clear wrap then store in a small zip bag in my freezer.
Then simple ZEST into many, many homemade dishes to add flavor and nutrition.
I also found WHOLE Allspice buds at Natural Grocers. I added two to my pot of Detox Tea. YUM and allspice is really good for you. It is quite powerful so use sparingly.
NEW Update -- I found Cinnamon sticks and whole Star Anise at Natural Grocers and decided to add them to my Detox Tea. How delightful.
Another day I simply added a handful of Pomegranate seeds. Wow was that delicious. I actually had them in my freezer. I like to buy several when they are in season and freeze the seeds. See page 45 in Cooking with Judy for instruction on how to easily remove the seeds from whole fresh Pomegranates.
UPDATE -- when our local health food store stopped carrying spices I found a great source for the seeds for the amazing tea. You can find them at The Spice House and their is NO shipping cost on the flat-pack size, which is perfect.
From the Doctor Oz show
Neurologist balancing modern life with the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda
I became a fan of Ayurveda medicine several years ago when I met Dr. Maden Karatia a cardiologist who practices Ayurveda medicine, which treats the whole person: the mind, the body and the spirit.
The following tea caught my attention and I made a batch this morning following the instructions below. Because I am trying to retool my sweet tooth to NOT be so sweet I chose not to add honey or any sweetener but instead added a couple of whole allspice seeds and a small cinnamon stick to the boiling water along with the prescribed seeds.
It reminds me a lot of Throat Coat tea, which I savor anytime I feel an upper respiratory infection coming on or even just a scratchy throat from seasonal allergies.
Ayurvedic Fat Fighter #1
The first Ayurvedic fat fighter is a special “detox” tea. It includes a combination of ingredients that help to improve digestion, break down fat, and “unclog” the channels in our body by removing ama, which are toxins.
Detox Tea
Boil 4 to 5 cups of water in the morning.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of the following seeds to the water and continue to let it boil for about 5 minutes with the lid on.
- Whole cumin seeds
- Whole coriander seeds
- Whole fennel seeds
Strain out the seeds and pour the liquid into a thermos. The key is to make the tea fresh every morning, place it in a thermos, and take small sips of it throughout the day. It is best to drink it warm or hot. If the tea is too strong or if you experience some initial discomfort, reduce the amount of seeds to 1/4 teaspoon for 2 weeks, and then increase it back to 1/2 teaspoon.
You'll find other great Ayurveda tips from this segment on the Dr. Oz Show.
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