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Like most people, I enjoy a healthy homemade lemonade on a hot summer’s day, and whenever I can, I add a twist to the traditional lemonade recipe. Two summers ago, I attended an event hosted by a wellness brand, and among the foods and drinks we sampled, was this amazing turmeric lemonade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Never in a million years would I have thought that a drink made from turmeric would be possible. But there it was, refreshing and delicious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ingredients included turmeric, of course, ginger, lemon, apple cider vinegar and cayenne pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I asked for the recipe to this flavorful drink, but as expected, the recipe was secret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From that day, I promised myself that I would try to recreate and perfect this turmeric lemonade. And here we are, two years later! I have figured it all out, and the recipe has been a huge hit in my home. In the past, I have made this delish lavender lemonade<\/a><\/strong> and the only thing I can say to you is that, if you haven\u2019t tried it yet, you are missing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk about lemon water and turmeric benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, this lemonade doesn\u2019t just quench your thirst, drinking lemon water and turmeric has plenty of amazing benefits. While watching the sunset or just lazing around on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, your health will be flourishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s quickly go through the health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of turmeric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric helps to reduce inflammation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Research shows that the compound, called curcumin, which is found in turmeric, is known to significantly reduce inflammation<\/a> in people with arthritis. If you are a fitness bunny and suffer from sore muscles after an intense workout, a study found \u2018may also help in the management of exercise-induced inflammation and muscle soreness’.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, a glass of this turmeric lemonade may help boost your gym performance as well as speed up muscle recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turmeric boosts immune system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric is a well-known immunity strengthening spice. It\u2019s one of the main ingredients in colds and flu home remedies that actually work. There are plenty of other health benefits of turmeric and if you are curious, you can read more in this Medical News Today article<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of ginger<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ginger, as we may know, has many proven health benefits, and just like turmeric, ginger is also an anti-inflammatory. I\u2019m just going to touch on a few of the health benefits of ginger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginger helps to fight nausea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ginger is one of the best home remedies that will help you control nausea, including morning sickness, also settles an upset tummy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginger will help you lose weight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are trying to lose weight, this turmeric lemonade will help you lose belly fat and achieve weight loss success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Along with a calorie-controlled diet and regular exercise, ginger will help you shed pounds by acting as an appetite suppressant and leaving you feeling full for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cucumber ginger water \u2013 hydrating detox water for a flat belly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cayenne pepper health benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember when Beyonc\u00e9 lost 20 pounds in 2 weeks for her role in Dreamgirls? Well, she went on this crazy cayenne pepper diet, also known as the lemonade or maple syrup diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are intrigued by how the diet works, this articles covers everything there\u2019s to know about the cayenne pepper diet for insane weight loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A wonderful ingredient in cayenne is capsicum, packs amazing benefits, some of which include speeding up metabolism, improving blood circulation and also helps to ease nasal congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from helping you torch calories faster, cayenne pepper also has antioxidant properties which help prevent the damage of cells in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phew, enough of that health benefits of turmeric lemonade. How about we actually make the lemonade?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*This post may include affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you will need to make turmeric lemonade for weight loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n