This spiced cinnamon cider is infused with anti-inflammatory and immune stimulationg roots and tree bark and helps keep you hydrated with a dose of antioxidants. The vitamin C in the cider and orange helps to boost the immune system and help repair skin cells.

Ingredients

• 1 liter, fresh apple cider

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 1 teaspoon cloves

• 1-2 inches of fresh ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder + pinch of pepper

• One orange slice

Recipe

Add the fresh apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, turmeric and pepper, ginger, and one orange sliced into rounds to a large saucepan. Heat until boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Cool and strain cinnamon, ginger and orange slices. Pour into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick and/or dust with fresh grated nutmeg.

Cinnamon Health Benefits

– High in antioxidants such as polyphenols.

– Anti-inflammatory properties.

– Reduces bad cholesterol and supports heart health.

– Improves insulin sensitivity and may help support metabolism and energy use and can lower blood sugar levels. 

Health Benefits of Apples

– High in vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, and dietary fiber.

– High in phytonutrients that fight free radicals.

– Aids in digestion and improves intestinal health.

– Fights anemia by increasing body's intake of iron.

– Helps with diabetes with presence of polyphenols that stimulate insulin receptors and speeds up removal of sugars from bloodstream.