Anti Inflammatory Tea...AKA, Magic!

My workouts this week had left some residual aches and pains....yes, getting old (errrr I mean "older") just takes a bit more magic to recover. I brewed a soothing Ginger, Tumeric, Vanilla Bean and Stevia Leaf Tea. Amazing health benefits of each of these SUPERFOODS! 

In Health and Happiness,

Melissa ~ The Primitive DIVA

Oh, by the way, I found a few benefit summary visuals on Pinterest. I love Pinterest, don't you?  Each has it's source credits listed for you to research further. Thanks for sharing.......LifeHack and Think Healthy Diet! 

Beet Beautiful Salad

6 organic beets (cut into chunks)

4 tbsp ginger (freshly grated)

2 tbsp ghee

2 tbsp maple syrup

2 tsp cinnamon

Handful walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds (pre soaked)

4-6 oz fresh Chevre Goat Cheese

Baby Spinach (4-6 cups)

Preheat oven to 425f.Wrap all ingredients (except for the nuts and maple syrup) in parchment paper and tightly secure into a pouch. Bake for 45 minutes and unwrap and leave under the

broiler on low (make sure the oven rack is mid way or on the lower part of the oven)for an additional 10 minutes. Serve over Baby Spinach, top with nut mixture and drizzle maple syrup onto each salad (Makes 2 Salads) 

I have always loved beet and goat cheese salad but I was intrigued to try this eastern inspired recipe. I enjoy exploring how eastern philosophy can translate our nutrients into healing therapies. For example, beets actually increase bile flow, which is needed, since bile helps carry and move toxins out of the body. If they’re not, then we end up feeling toxic and irritable. According to eastern philosophy, beets help increase liver energy.The beets deep red pigment (color) known as beta cyanin is a powerful cancer fighting agent.Beet fiber has a favorable effect on bowel function too. Ginger and Cinnamon have expansive qualities that help move suppressed energy and increase circulation.Ginger and Cinnamon are not only warming and comforting to the soul, but they can boost brain function from an aromatherapy perspective. Whether it’s about their expansive qualities or because they help move blood within the system, it does wonders for creating a super mental strength. So, Diva's--let food be thy medicine and enjoy this powerful nutrient dense recipe

Primitive DIVA's "Gardenceuticals"

Since the beginning of time our primitive ancestors have turned to nature to provide healing from disease, illness and minor conditions. However with medical advancements and the fact that Big Pharma has got to find a way to benefit monetarily- our society has moved straight to the lab to create such a dizzying offer of toxic chemical cocktails that tout to provide relief from acne to warts. All while delivering almost humorous warnings of the potential side effects...!


Here are THREE of my favorite "Gardenceuticals"....that a Primitive Diva or Dude for that matter, may need on occasion:

GINGER ROOT:
1) Helps alleviate Gas, Bloating and other unpleasant digestive woes like nausea/vomiting from air,car and pregnancy related morning sickness. I could write a book on Hyperimesis during the first 16-20 weeks of my pregnancy, (salivating just on the recall and that is the certainly the ROOT of my LOVE for ginger...pun intended)
2)Contains strong anti-inflammatory compounds,called Gingerols. These compounds inhibit the formation of inflammatory cytokines, chemical messengers of the immune system. Ginger is a very succesful therapy for osteo-arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A wonderful post workout drink of ginger juice OR tea is my favorite way to enjoy my ginger dosing! Take 3 square inches, juice it and call me in the morning!

TUMERIC ROOT:
1)An anti-oxidant POWERhouse- the chemical derivative that gives Tumeric its brilliant saffron color can protect cells from free radical damage. Especially beneficial to the mucosal linings that have fast cell turn over like the lining of the colon where cellular DNA damage can lead to cancer.A daily dose of Tumeric and its amazing cancer inhibition has been seen highly beneficial for Lung, Breast, skin and Liver cancer.
2) Provides great support to detoxifying the liver.
3) Also provides a similar degree of anti-inflammatory benefit, like ginger!

CINNAMON:
1)Cinnamon is listed as one of the earliest "known" medicines. Reported uses include; arthritis, asthma, cancer, diarrhea, fever, heart problems, peptic ulcers, psoriasis, blood sugar imbalance and spastic muscles!
2)Some of the scientifically confirmed effects are as a sedative for smooth muscles, circulatory stimulant, diaphoretic, diuretic, antibiotic anti-ulcerative.
3)Has been shown to stabilize blood sugar-reducing fasting blood glucose totals from 20+%, reducing Triglycerides by 30% and a reduction of LDL Cholesterol by up to 27%!

So do what I do....make yourself a nice cup of Ginger, Tumeric and Cinnamon Tea daily....curl up and expand your mind with the following book. It will do your body GOOD!