Hiya! How are you, guys?! I hope you're feeling great and enjoying this crazy-busy but fun November! Here I come with another post for our "Implementing Superfoods Series"— and if you are new to the series or haven't read about it yet and want to understand a bit more what superfoods are and how they can help your body and general health, you can have a look at part 1 and part 2 of the series here and here. The goal of these series is to guide you on how you can use these foods and implement them in your cooking in a less complicated process. Because healthy doesn't have to be complicated! So let me know if there is any superfood, in particular, you want to know more about and how to use it in your cooking. So as in my previous posts, I always start with Turmeric, and yes I can stress enough how beneficial this ''Amazing Spice" is! You'll become a fan too — if you haven't already — after reading some of its health benefits and trying this incredible-delicious "Turmeric, Banana, Ginger and Maca Smoothie" here. But today I will make this post short and sweet and go straight to the recipes! Since I've already told you about the health benefits of Turmeric and Ginger in part 2.
So today I will share with you some health benefits of the Matcha powder!
Matcha: meaning "powdered green tea leaves" is a green tea — but is not the same as "green tea".
Matcha tea is traditionally from Japan and has plenty of fiber, chlorophyll, vitamins and is also full of antioxidants known as catechins which can fight and prevent diseases. Matcha has the ability to enhance memory and concentration and can provide the body with energy, calmness, and relaxation. Pure Matcha has a rich and strong flavor and you can be dissolved either in hot water or warm milk.
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And now let's get to the recipes! The recipe below (photo above) is a fantastic elixir for a night good sleep and has the most wonderful aroma! Then is the Homemade Matcha Latte and finally the Turmeric and Ginger Tea recipe for better digestion! Good Weekend!
TURMERIC & CHAMOMILE MILK RECIPE for a GOOD NIGHT SLEEP
Serves 2đŸŒœ✨đŸ˜´
2 Cups Milk, plant-based or regular 1 tsp. Turmeric powder 1 tsp. Chamomile flowers or 1 Chamomile tea bag Honey to taste
Preparation: Combine milk, turmeric, and chamomile in a small pan over medium heat. Whisk to get rid of any lumps. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for a minute. Remove from heat and pour the preparation through a strainer into a cup. Add honey to taste and sip slowly.đŸ˜Œ
HOMEMADE MATCHA LATTE RECIPE to ENHANCE MOOD
Serves 1đŸ˜ŠđŸ�ľđŸ˜Š 1 Cup Milk, plant-based or regular 1/4 tsp. Matcha powder Honey or sweetener of choice to taste
Preparation: Warm milk. Then add 1/4 teaspoon of matcha into a cup. Slowly pour a little bit of warm milk into the cup with matcha powder while whisking vigorously with a whisk or spoon until you get a creamy green smooth paste. Now add the rest of the warm milk, and add honey to taste.
QUICK TURMERIC & GINGER TEA RECIPE for a HAPPY TUMMY
Serves 2đŸ’›đŸ˜ŒđŸ’›
2 Cups Clean water 1 tsp. Turmeric powder 1 tsp. Fresh Ginger, grated or 1/2 tsp. Ginger powder Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon Honey or sweetener of choice to taste
Preparation: In a pan add water, then add turmeric and ginger and bring to a boil over medium-high heat then reduce heat and simmer for a couple minutes. Take off the heat and pour tea preparation into a cup using a strainer. Add fresh lemon juice and honey, mix well and sip slowly.
