I decided to share this very easy recipe with everyone who watched the show this week on Real Health. All the ingredient can be found in your local spice shop or your pantry!

It’s a great for warming up the chest and throat, and helps your body fight off any signs of a cold.  There are variations that add brandy, however, this is safe for everyone, including children and pregnant woman.

The beneficial qualities:

• Turmeric acts as a wonderful anti inflammatory
• Cinnamon is an antimicrobial 
• Black pepper promotes sweating and helps rid the body of toxins
• Ginger eases pain and acts as an anti- inflammatory
• Cayenne pepper is a mucous decongestant and a natural pain reliever
• Raw honey contains Propolis which has antibacterial and antiviral qualities
• Lemon has lots of vitamin C and has immune boosting properties

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups of water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground (or fresh) turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon bruised black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon raw honey
• slice of lemon

Method:

• In a small pot, add the water and gently heat on a medium heat
• Add the turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, ginger and cayenne pepper
• Let the ingredients simmer for five minutes
• Remove from heat and strain into a cup
• Add honey and lemon
• Ideally served had warm/hot
• Sip and enjoy!