Immune & Energy-Boosting Matcha Drink
Matcha is having its moment. It's a supercharged green tea with a formula for health that's as simple as adding a scoop of vibrant green powder to filtered water. Matcha boosts the immune system, burns body fat, and provides prolonged energy without the crash.
Is it even possible to make Matcha more healthy? YES!
My perfect afternoon pick-me-up is a vibrant Matcha blend with the addition of detoxifying apple cider vinegar and immune-boosting fresh ginger with a couple of drops of stevia.
It's a boost of antioxidants, energy, and good health to carry you through that afternoon slump.
Elissa's Matcha Magic Tonic
Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoons high-quality organic Matcha powder (I recommend DoMatcha or Kenko
brands) - 10 oz. filtered water
- 1-2 inches fresh ginger, juiced (or use a high-quality ginger powder)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh juiced lemon
- 1 cup ice
- 4-5 drops organic stevia (I recommend Body Ecology Stevia)
- Shaker or bamboo whisk (optional)
Preparation
1. Put all ingredients into a shaker, shake well, and pour over ice. If you don't have a shaker, whisk Matcha into filtered water; add ginger, lemon, and apple cider vinegar; stir vigorously, and pour over ice.
2. Sweeten with a couple of drops of organic stevia. Matcha will naturally separate over time; if that happens simply stir to re-blend.
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Elissa Goodman is a cleanse expert based in Los Angeles, California, certified in Integrative Nutrition through the American University of Complementary Medicine. She holds a bachelor's in advertising and marketing from Arizona State and a bachelor's in business from the University of Arizona.
Through her journey of healing herself from Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 32, losing her husband, and raising two daughters, Goodman has found that balance, nutrition, and self-love are the best medicine. Her mission is to educate and encourage healthy, mindful living, helping others embrace the concept that we are a product of what we eat and how we treat ourselves.
Goodman specializes in a unique blend of conventional nutrition paired with holistic, supplement, and superfood recommendations that support clients with a range of health goals. Creator of Cleanse Your Body, Cleanse Your Life, and the S.O.U.P. Cleanse, she makes cleansing accessible to those looking to renew, recharge, rejuvenate, and maintain their healthy lifestyle.
Her first book, Cancer Hacks, was released in June 2016.