Did you know that the number of individuals suffering from depression is on the rise? This mental health disorder is manifested by symptoms like low mood, low energy, and self-loathing, changes in weight and appetite, and feelings of hopelessness, among other symptoms.
When left untreated, depression may become life-threatening. In addition to therapy, depressed individuals can benefit from a DIY natural drink, that is, lemonade made with turmeric. Continue reading our article to discover the recipe and the step-by-step preparation!
Why Is Turmeric so Powerful?
Turmeric is a plant with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and antiviral properties and this superfood is also able to help people fight off depression and its disastrous symptoms.
Turmeric is also good for the heart and brain and according to a clinical trial, its active ingredient, that is, curcumin, was discovered to have the same effect as the prescription medication Prozac, but without any of its side effects.
In addition to drinking this turmeric lemonade, make sure you also add this amazing plant to your meals as much as possible because of its amazing capacity to fight off inflammation. Come on now; let us check out the recipe together!
Turmeric Lemonade Recipe
You will need:
4 cups of sparkling or filtered water
2 tbsp of grated turmeric or turmeric powder
4 tbsp of raw honey or Stevia
Juice from 1 ½ lemons
Juice from one blood orange
A pitcher
Preparation: Combine all of the ingredients in the pitcher. Keep it in the fridge. Serve it cool with a slice of lemon for garnish. Enjoy!
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