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The Turmeric Apple Cider Vinegar Shot You'll Want To Do Every Morning In 2018

Liz Moody
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January 03, 2019
Liz Moody
Author & Podcaster
By Liz Moody
Author & Podcaster
Liz Moody is the host of the top-rated The Liz Moody Podcast, author of bestselling books "100 Ways to Change Your Life," "Healthier Together: Recipes for Two—Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Relationships," and "Glow Pops," and a popular online content creator who has helped millions of people transform their lives. A regular speaker, panelist, and podcast guest, Liz shares her own deeply personal anxiety journey that led her to where she is now as well as actionable, fun, and science-based ways for everyone to live their best lives.
January 03, 2019

Lina Aurell and Mia Clase are the Scandinavian founders of Food Pharmacy, a hugely successful wellness blog, and they're authors of Food Pharmacy: A Guide to Gut Bacteria, Anti-Inflammatory Foods, and Eating for Health, which distills that wellness wisdom into an easy guide. One of their go-to's? This turmeric apple cider vinegar shot, developed with professor Stig Bengmark1, a former chief surgeon and stomach bacteria research scientist.

"Turmeric is one of the most anti-inflammatory herbs in existence. One of the most inflammation-causing genes is COX-2, and scientists have worked for decades to discover a drug that can inhibit it. It’s not been easy, but believe it or not, turmeric has proved to be a strong and nontoxic COX-2 inhibitor. We love turmeric," they explain.

"The bright yellow pigment and active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, and it has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Our dear friend professor Stig Bengmark thinks of turmeric as containing a small, complete soccer team of strong anti-inflammatory antioxidants. Stig compares curcumin to the superstar forward, Maradona. However, curcumin is also a team player, and in order for it to be absorbed by your body, it needs some help. But don’t worry, there are several tricks available to enhance turmeric absorption and boost its benefits."

The ingredients are designed to work synergistically together. "First of all, freshly ground black pepper will increase the bioavailability of curcumin, which basically means that it makes it possible for the body to absorb the curcumin. Piperine is the key active ingredient in black pepper, and according to various studies, it’s said to help make curcumin more bioavailable. Our second trick is to add some fat to the recipe. Turmeric is fat-soluble, which means it dissolves in fat, and some studies2 suggest that curcumin in turmeric is more easily absorbed when taken with fat."

All of those incredible turmeric powers coupled with our old friend ACV makes this drink a no-brainer for jumpstarting your day.

Turmeric Apple Cider Vinegar Shot Recipe

Ingredients

  • 100 mL (2/5 cup) juice of your choice (if you’re hard-core, go for plain water)
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method

Stir together all ingredients, then shoot! Follow with a big glass of water. Take 1 to 2 times a day, in the morning or evening.

Ever wondered why turmeric is so dang good for you? Here are its 10 main health benefits (as proved by science).

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