Breastfeeding Friendly Chilled Turmeric Ginger Infused Water
Staying well-hydrated while nursing is one of those things that sounds simple but can feel like a chore when plain water gets boring fast. This golden, fragrant infused water makes drinking enough feel genuinely enjoyable rather than obligatory. Fresh turmeric and ginger steep overnight in cold filtered water, producing a deeply golden, subtly spicy sip that's as beautiful to look at as it is refreshing. Bright lemon rounds out the flavor with a citrusy lift, and a crack of black pepper is included to help your body make the most of the turmeric — a smart little detail that makes a real difference. A touch of maple syrup is entirely optional, so you can keep it unsweetened or add just enough to take the edge off the ginger's heat. The whole thing comes together in minutes before you go to bed, and by morning you have a pitcher of something that feels far more special than it was to make. Pour it over ice and it looks like something from a spa menu — except it's made entirely from ingredients you can feel good about.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold filtered water
- 1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh turmeric root, thinly sliced
- 1 piece (about 2 inches) fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scrub the turmeric root and ginger root under cold running water. Slice both into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick — no need to peel.
- 2
Slice the lemon into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick, discarding the end pieces.
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