Here’s the best anti-inflammatory ginger lemonade recipe you will ever make! I drink this ginger juice all the time and let me tell you, it helps with my joint pain and also helps me debloat. If you love ginger drinks, you are going to love this ginger lemonade.
This recipe is so easy to make, you only need 5 main ingredients along with water and ice which is totally optional. What I like about this ginger lemonade is that it’s great in the summer as well as winter so don’t forget to save this recipe for later!
Ginger Lemonade Benefits
Ginger – has 3 main compounds known as 6-gingerol, 6-shogaol, and salicylates that help reduce the production of chemicals that cause joint inflammation. However, you will need to consume this amazing herb for up to 4-weeks to reap its anti-inflammatory benefits.
Lemon Juice – is packed with vitamin C which is an amazing antioxidant that helps your body get rid of free radicals, and toxins and prevent cell damage. This study shows that vitamin C may even reduce CRP levels (inflammatory markers)
Honey – especially raw honey contains polyphenols which have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. It also helps with oxidative stress but make sure you aren’t allergic to it before adding it to your diet.
Cinnamon – has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects when consumed regularly. It also helps reduce oxidative stress and free radicals, plus, it can prevent cell damage.
Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients for 6 servings | total time: 5 minutes
- 1/2 cup of ginger root (peeled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice (fresh)
- 1/4 cup of organic raw honey
- a pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 4 cups of water
- 1 1/2 cup of ice
- fresh mint leaves to garnish (optional)
How To Make This Anti-inflammatory Ginger Lemonade
Add all of the ingredients above except the mint and ice into a high-speed blender. Blend for a few minutes until pureed.
Grab a small-eyed sieve and strain the ginger juice into a large pitcher. Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour and serve over ice with mint leaves.
Ginger Lemonade Nutrition Facts
Each serving of this lemonade has | 19 calories | 0.1g total fat | 0.1g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 29mg sodium | 4.6g total carbs | 0.2g dietary fiber | 3.6g total sugars | 0.2g protein | 4mg calcium | 30mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet |
Storage
I kept this drink in a bottle with a lid in the fridge for more than 24 hours and it was still fresh. I don’t recommend you store yours more than that cause I found that ginger drinks can sometimes get slimy when kept longer.
You could, however, freeze juice in ice trays to use in your drinks later for a slight ginger flavor.
Variations & Substitutions
I tried making this ginger lemonade the other day with chamomile tea instead of water and it was surprisingly delicious. If you do decide to use tea instead of plain water, boil the water with the ginger for 10 minutes on low heat.
Cover and let it steep with the tea bag for an extra 5 minutes. Strain into a large pitcher, let it cool completely, and mix in the rest of your ingredients.
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Conclusion
I hope you try this recipe, it’s really delicious and also healthy. Make sure to save my pin for later, thanks a million. You can also find me on Pinterest, Threads, & Flipboard for more awesome recipes and tips.
