We’re sure you know that having good blood circulation is, well… good!
Lifestyle habits such as how much we move or what we eat have a great influence on blood circulation. Even what we drink can speed-up or slow down the blood flow.
So let’s drink on for better flow!
Blood Flow Hot Chocolate
Snuggle up for some hot chocolate that’ll get that blood circulation sailing smoothly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 40g top quality dark chocolate, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Good pinch of cayenne pepper
- Pinch of sea salt
Method
- Warm the coconut milk in a saucepan – don’t bring it to a boil.
- Add the spices and stir for a minute.
- Add the chocolate and vanilla extract and continue to stir until fully melted.
Creamy turmeric tea
This is more of a milky chai, all sweet and spicy. It contains anti-inflammatory cornerstones like turmeric and ginger. Enjoyed at any time of the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond or coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, fresh or powdered
- 1/2-inch-wide round slice of ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Optional additions: a small pat of butter, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom
Method
- Warm the milk on the stove.
- In a mug, combine the remaining ingredients.
- Drizzle a teaspoon of the warmed milk into the mug and mix until the liquid is smooth with no lumps.
- Add the rest of the milk and mix well. You can leave the pieces of ginger in the tea or strain it out before drinking.
Some drinks offer more than just hydration & refreshment, they offer a health boost as well. The drink recipes we shared are not only easy to put-together but are downright enjoyable and will leave your blood pumping the way it should. Cheers!