6 Health Benefits Of Morning Concoctions

Starting the day with tea or coffee is a common practice in most Indian households. However, it is not really a good idea to start your morning with caffeine- be it coffee or tea. Caffeine, on an empty stomach, could damage your stomach lining and cause indigestion and heartburn. Therefore, it should not be the first thing that you give your body. So, what should be the right choice to kickstart your mornings? Water is the answer! Yes, having water with the right ingredient, on an empty stomach, can have some amazing health benefits. Here I am going to share some simple yet effective healthy morning drinks or concoctions. Take notes!

We all know the benefits of drinking water in the morning. But do you know when we add some natural ingredients (herbs, spices etc.) in it, it makes some amazing concoctions? These concoctions will not only re-hydrate but also energize and boost your metabolism, giving you just the right push you need first thing in the morning.

Healthy Morning Drinks (Concoctions)

Recently, Luke Coutinho, a lifestyle coach, has shared some healthy morning drinks which are super healthy, refreshing and also good for the gut. “When you wake up, hopefully after 12 hours of having nothing, your stomach and gut are like a sponge. They absorb what you give first. Try some of these concoctions and see what suits you. Change every week, the gut loves diversity for its bacterial integrity,” said Luke in his Instagram post. Let’s have a look at the drinks he recommended-

* Fresh wheatgrass or pure organic wheatgrass powder
* Lemon water
* Warm lemon water with ginger and raw honey
* Lemon, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, water, and raw honey
* One tablespoon pure apple cider vinegar with lemon, ginger, garlic, raw honey, cinnamon
* Warm water with tulsi drops
* Water boiled with tulsi, ginger, lemon, and raw honey
* For mucous build-up: one tablespoon thyme boiled in water with ginger, peppercorns, turmeric
* You can also keep it simple and just have a large mug of plain warm water or water at room temperature.

# Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is packed with powerful nutrients that make it extremely useful to your health. Being rich in antioxidants, it helps in protecting the body from diseases like cancer, heart diseases and other inflammatory diseases. It acts as a natural cleanser for the digestive system and detoxifies the body by getting rid of toxins. The high fibre content of wheatgrass relieves constipation and also aids in weight loss. As it is rich in many vitamins and minerals, it helps in improving immunity.

# Lemon

Drinking warm or hot lemon water when you wake up may help get your digestive system moving. Adding lemon to your morning drink offers multiple benefits.

# Ginger

Adding ginger in your concoctions keeps your body hydrated, which is important for your overall health. It may help promote weight loss and treat severe indigestion. Its antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties boost the immune system which can help ward off chronic diseases.

# Raw Honey

Honey offers a range of benefits. From boosting immunity to treating cough, helping with weight loss to moisturizing skin, honey is the great addition to your healthy morning drinks.

# Cinnamon

Cinnamon infused water is a wonder drink that has innumerable healing properties. It lowers blood sugar levels and has a powerful anti-diabetic effect. It is loaded with antioxidants and antibiotic properties. Consuming cinnamon-infused water can benefit your digestive system, increase your metabolism and help in weight loss.

# Turmeric & Black pepper

Turmeric is a natural blood purifier as it helps in removing toxins from the blood. It is packed with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This helps in boosting the immune system, lowering the risk of getting a cold, flu, or other nasty infection. Turmeric slows down the ageing process, making you look young.

But to squeeze the maximum health benefit out of turmeric, you need to add another spice to the mix- black pepper. Combining the piperine in black pepper with the curcumin in turmeric enhances curcumin absorption.