How Do You Use Ginger, Cinnamon And Cayenne To Keep Warm?
Keep warm with a cup of ginger-cinammon-cayenne hot chocolate. To make 1 serving, peel and slice 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger. Add that along with 1 cinnamon stick to 1/3 cup of water and 1 cup of milk. Heat it up until it just starts to boil, then turn off the heat, and allow the liquid to stand for 4 minutes. Then strain the liquid, removing the ginger and cinnamon stick, and add dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate morsels to the hot liquid. Also stir in 1 teaspon of honey, and finish off with a pinch or more of cayenne to taste.
Be warm and well this winter.
Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean I don’t do things outside. My husband and I hike, run and take walks outside throughout the cold season. And boy, we’ve certainly been out on some really cold days! Even though I’m out there, I like to stay warm. I’ve learned to layer my clothes. I purchase special fabrics to regulate my sweat and keep heat locked in. These things are responsible for keeping me comfortable and motivating me to go outside. But, using warming herbs like cayenne, ginger and cinnamon are my secret weapon. These pump blood to the surface of the skin which helps keep the body warm. Here is how to use these herbs. Keep Warm With Ginger I spent one winter drinking several cups of ginger tea a day. As a result, I found I didn’t need a jacket a lot of the time–just a sweater. When I hike, I take ginger candies with me and chew on them when I’m starting to feel cold. I also sprinkle the dried powder in my green tea or hot chocolate. Cooking with fresh ginger root can also h
