Morning Turmeric Detox Drink with apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and a pinch of cayenne. Lots of health benefits in this elixir to kickstart your day!
Related: If you don’t like the taste of drinking apple cider vinegar straight, try these delicious (vegan) apple cider vinegar gummies!
I’ve long heard about the benefits of apple cider vinegar, turmeric and lemon water.
Lemon water makes it into my routine on a more frequent basis, but I seem to fight myself with the other two ingredients.
Drinking apple cider vinegar is not all that fun but has many health benefits. Lower blood sugar levels, helps with weight loss, kills bacteria and may even kill cancer cells.
Turmeric also has anti-inflammatory benefits and is a strong anti-oxidant.
Lemon water aids in digestion, boosts energy and strengthens your immune system.
So why not try them all together?
It seemed like a perfect one to try first for experimenting with morning elixirs, as I like to call them. Or a Monday morning reset, in today’s case.
Have you ever heard of, or tried the “master cleanse?”
It’s basically spicy lemonade: lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper.
I bought one from a juice cleanse place once and wasted my $4 because I couldn’t force it down. Way too spicy and not enough sweetener.
After making this drink I realized it’s basically a twist on the master cleanse by adding apple cider vinegar and turmeric.
It’s still not the most delicious drink ever (one gal’s opinion) but you can at least tweak it as needed to make it more appealing to your own taste buds.
The proportions that work for me are:
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (make sure to get the kind with “mother”)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- pinch of cayenne pepper
Start with just a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar if you’re afraid of the taste, and work your way up. I’ve heard the cayenne pepper helps the body absorb the turmeric.
With all the health benefits these ingredients are suppose to have, it’s no wonder this drink kind of gives me a little buzz of energy!
Either that or I’m so happy to be done with it? It’s definitely something I CAN drink every morning but it takes some getting used to.
It helps (me) to add a fun straw to drink it with. Or just power through.
Do you think you’ll try this turmeric elixir? Let me know!
Morning Turmeric Detox Drink
Morning Turmeric Detox Drink with apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and a pinch of cayenne. Lots of health benefits in this elixir to kickstart your day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (1-2 tablespoons fresh juice)
- 1 tablespoon organic unfiltered apple cider vinegar (the kind with "mother")
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients together in a cup or mug and stir to combine.
- Drink and enjoy!
Notes
Can adjust ingredients as needed to suit your taste buds. More maple syrup or honey if you like it sweeter, reduce amount of apple cider vinegar if you aren't fond of the taste. It's not the most delicious drink in the world (one persons opinion), but the health benefits are worth it!
*If you don't like the taste of drinking apple cider vinegar straight, try these delicious (vegan) apple cider vinegar gummies!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 63Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 13mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 13gProtein: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated automatically by an online tool at Nutritionix. It is not always accurate. Please use your own tools to check if you rely on this information.
Lee Ann
Friday 24th of November 2023
At first when my husband told me, I thought yuk tumeric, but when I tried it, it wasn't bad to drink. I heat the water like I would tea. The lemon really overpowers the vinegar and turmeric, and I use honey. It's like a warm lemonade. After the first try, I didn't mind it at all. Now that I know that it should help raise my alkalinity, I'll incorporate it more.
Judy
Thursday 7th of September 2023
I love this drink, But I'm afraid of drinking it on a empty stomach, too much acid, so a have my coffee and almonds first. wait an hour and then drink the detox mix. I 'm having my blood work done next month, I hope it's helping my liver.
JOHN
Sunday 21st of January 2024
@J, here is one for you. https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/health-and-wellness-articles/debunking-the-health-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar
too much ACV can have some consequences to your teeth, among other things.
J
Wednesday 27th of September 2023
@Judy, could you direct me to a website where the research shows vinegar to be harmful or bad for you? WebMB and Harvard only show the healthy benefits of ACV. But, some of these sites can be one sided. Which book or site did you come across? Or was it your personal experience? Sounds terrible.
g
Sunday 10th of September 2023
@Judy, coffee causes acid as well.
Bevjane
Wednesday 9th of August 2023
I did this and after 2 days the lining of my stomach was inflamed and so was my esophagus. Have never had stomach issues before. Had to have Endoscopy and more on meds to heal it. To learn more about the toxic effects of vinegar, especially to the liver do more research.
Angela
Monday 25th of March 2024
@Bevjane, salad dressings have the same amount of vinegar in them, so the beverage is not necessarily the issue. If anyone is experiencing health issues, best to speak to a provider first. Any acidic foods (also including tomato based, caffeine, oranges, lemons, etc) can irritate the lining of the stomach, so consult a provider before use if you have tummy trouble. You can also eat a little something prior to eating acidic foods to protect your stomach. Slippery elm root supplements coat your stomach lining and can be taken on an empty stomach to further help.
Kelly
Wednesday 9th of August 2023
Sorry this happened to you! Some people take ACV shots plain but this is why I mix with water. Always good to pay attention to your body and stop at first sign of any adverse reaction.
Laura Kunz
Tuesday 11th of April 2023
Thank you for this post! I have been buying the turmeric root and making tea with ginger, cinnamon stick and black pepper. Your Morning Drink is really good.. I have found some wonderful vinegars made by the “American Vinegar Works” and the taste is unbelievable…so good. The cranberry apple cider vinegar in your drink is delicious! Tried to copy a picture but unable to do that. Be sure and look into this company. You will be pleasantly surprised! Thanks again for your post!
Edward
Thursday 5th of January 2023
I've heard that turmeric needs black pepper in order for the body to assimilate its goodness - and that cumin is an important part of the mix as well. Any thoughts on those thoughts?
g
Sunday 10th of September 2023
@Edward, its true. so add a pinch of black powder.