21-Day Anti-Inflammatory Challenge: Two Powerful Drink Options
Start each morning with these anti-inflammatory drinks to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost immunity — choose your version with or without orange juice 🍊
💛 Recipe 1: Classic Anti-Inflammatory Drink
🌿 Ingredients
🧡 Option 1 – Pre-Made Blend (Lasts 4 Days in Fridge):
Turmeric powder or raw turmeric – ½ cup chopped / 2 tbsp powder
Ginger root – ½ cup chopped (or 2–3 inch piece)
Kalonji seeds (black cumin) – 2 tbsp
Whole black peppercorns – 1 tbsp
MCT oil / cold-pressed coconut oil / desi ghee – ¼ cup
💛 Option 2 – Fresh Daily Mix:
2–3 small pieces ginger
2–3 small pieces raw turmeric or ½ tsp turmeric powder
4–5 black pepper kernels
½–1 tsp MCT oil, coconut oil, or desi ghee
🔥 Instructions
For Pre-Made Blend:
Lightly roast turmeric, ginger, kalonji, and pepper on low heat (3–4 min).
Cool, blend to a paste, and mix in oil or ghee.
Store in a sealed jar (refrigerate up to 4 days).
For Fresh Mix:
Crush or lightly heat the ingredients.
Add oil/ghee and mix well.
Stain into 1 cup of lukewarm water and drink immediately.
💧 How to Use
Take 1 spoon of the refrigerated paste or make your fresh mix.
Mix into a cup of lukewarm water, stir thoroughly, and drink on an empty stomach.
🍊 Recipe 2: Citrus Anti-Inflammatory Drink (With Orange Juice)
🌿 Ingredients (Choose One Preparation Style)
🧡 Option 1 – Pre-Made Orange Blend (Lasts 3–4 Days in Fridge):
Turmeric powder or raw turmeric – ½ cup chopped / 2 tbsp powder
Ginger root – ½ cup chopped (or 2–3 inch piece)
Black peppercorns – 1 tbsp
(Optional) Kalonji seeds – 1 tbsp
MCT oil / cold-pressed coconut oil / desi ghee – ¼ cup
Fresh orange juice and Lemon juice – Add only at the time of drinking, not while storing
💛 Option 2 – Fresh Daily Citrus Mix:
Juice of 1 fresh orange (about ½ cup)
Lemon juice 1tbsp
½ tsp turmeric powder or a small piece of raw turmeric
½ inch ginger grated (or ½ tsp powder)
A pinch of black pepper (3–4 kernels crushed)
½ tsp MCT oil, coconut oil, or desi ghee
🔥 Instructions
For Pre-Made Orange Blend:
Lightly roast turmeric, ginger, and pepper on low heat (3–4 min).
Blend into a paste and mix in oil/ghee.
Store in a jar (refrigerate up to 4 days).
When ready to drink — take 1 spoon of paste and mix it into ½ cup fresh orange juice + ½ cup lukewarm water. Stir well.
For Fresh Daily Citrus Mix:
Mix all ingredients directly into orange juice.
Strain well
Stir or blend lightly until well combined.
Drink immediately — do not heat.
💧 How to Use
Take 1 spoon of the orange pre-made paste or make the fresh mix.
Stir into orange juice (room temperature or slightly lukewarm).
Drink every morning on an empty stomach.
💡 Why These Work
Ingredient Benefit
Turmeric Curcumin reduces inflammation & supports healing
Ginger Aids digestion & relieves bloating
Kalonji Strengthens immunity & hormone balance
Black Pepper Boosts turmeric absorption
Oil / Ghee Enhances nutrient uptake
Orange Juice Adds Vitamin C for glowing skin & improved absorption