Four DIY hot drinks recipes to keep you healthy this winter

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OUDTSHOORN BUSINESS NEWS - Winter was made for enjoying hot mugs full of delicious warm drinks in front of the heater or fireplace.

You may already have had your dose of coffees and teas, but have you tried other hot drinks this winter?

There are plenty of recipes to create delightful hot cups full of natural nutrition. Some spices and powders, such as turmeric and cocoa, have plenty of health benefits, including the improvement of blood circulation, the lowering of blood pressure and cholesterol, and the boosting of the immune system.

Make a hot cup of goodness in a few easy steps

There are countless ways to naturally boost your immune system through hot drinks. By simply mixing three or four simple ingredients together, you can spoil yourself with a cup of goodness on a cold winter's day and improve your general wellbeing.

Where to buy ingredients

It is best to buy organic ingredients. Organic products contain fewer pesticides and are often fresher. Woolworths online has an organic range that is both produced locally and really affordable. Woolworths also have a delivery service, which makes it easy for you to do your shopping conveniently from home.

Healthy hot drinks recipes

1. Warm, spiced ginger, honey and lemon
This delicious drink will warm you up in minutes, while the ingredients' natural anti-inflammatory properties will keep you healthy and feeling great throughout the day.

What you need:

Three slices of lemon
Two small blocks of ginger (1 cm x 1 cm)
Two teaspoons of honey
Hot water

Step 1: Squeeze the slices of lemon in a cup.
Step 2: Add the honey and ginger.
Step 3: Muddle the ingredients together for 30 seconds.
Step 4: Add hot water.

2. Soothing turmeric, honey and milk
It is believed that turmeric is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory spices. This recipe will help you to sleep well and have you wake up feeling well-rested and ready for the day.

What you need:

Two teaspoons of turmeric
Two teaspoons of honey
One cup of milk

Step 1: Mix the turmeric and honey together in a cup.
Step 2: Bring the cup of milk to the boil on the stove or in the microwave.
Step 3: Stir in the turmeric and honey.

3. Filling ginger, almond milk and coconut oil
This tasty drink is ideal to enjoy in the morning. It has enough health benefits and nutritional properties that it can easily replace your regular bowl of cereal.

What you need:

Two small blocks of ginger (1 cm x 1 cm)
One cup of almond milk
One tablespoon of coconut oil

Step 1: Muddle the ginger blocks and the coconut oil together in a cup for 30 seconds.
Step 2: Bring the cup of milk to the boil on the stove or in the microwave.
Step 3: Add the ginger and coconut oil to the milk.

4. Get sweet with Cocoa, honey and cinnamon
If you enjoy your daily cup of hot chocolate, try this healthy alternative. Cocoa is known to lower blood pressure and improves brain function, so don't skimp on this rich powder!

What you need:

Three teaspoons of cocoa
Two teaspoons of honey
One teaspoon of cinnamon
Milk

Step 1: Muddle the cocoa, honey and cinnamon together in a cup for 30 seconds.
Step 2: Bring the cup of milk to the boil on the stove or in the microwave.
Step 3: Add the cocoa, honey and cinnamon to the milk.

You can easily boost your immune system while staying hydrated without spending a lot of money at the pharmacy.