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Total Time:1 hr 10 mins
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Servings:8
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How We Made This Diabetes-Friendly
2.Used honey, which has additional nutrients, as our source of sweetness.Table sugar is a type of refined sugar that offers no nutritional benefits. Honey, on the other hand, is a natural sugar that offers sweetness, as well as zinc, iron and antioxidants that have health-protective benefits. Its anti-inflammatory properties may also help lessen the chronic inflammation that often accompaniestype 2 diabetes. Since honey is still considered anadded sugar,it’s helpful to be cautious of the amount you’re eating, especially when watching your blood sugar levels.
3.Used lemon for punchy citrus flavor.Lemon juice offers bright acidity that’s refreshing, but also satisfying. It also packs some vitamin C, an antioxidant that can help support immunity, to help fight off colds and infection.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
Fresh lemons are sometimes expensive; can I use bottled lemon juice in place of fresh lemon juice?
Bottled lemon juice can be a handy swap when cooking, but it may not be the best solution for this beverage. The pasteurization process gives bottled lemon juice a muted taste and aroma compared to fresh-squeezed, and some bottled lemon juice contains additives to keep it shelf stable. We’re “#teamfresh,” but If you do buy the bottled stuff, look for a bottle labeled “100% pure juice” with lemon juice as the only ingredient.
I prefer my beverages unsweetened. Is the honey necessary, or can I leave it out?
Turmeric and ginger contribute earthiness and a hint of bitterness, while lemon juice adds some acidity. A small amount of honey perfectly balances the overall flavor profile. While you can reduce the honey or omit it entirely, doing so may result in the other flavors becoming more pronounced and intense.
This sounds like a great addition to my daily water routine, but can I add room-temperature water instead of hot water?
Absolutely! It will just take a bit longer for your cube to melt in room-temperature water, so plan accordingly.
Brie Goldman
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupfresh lemon juice (from about4lemons)½cupchopped fresh ginger (about9inches; see Tip)2tablespoonschopped fresh turmeric (about3inches)or2teaspoonsground turmeric3tablespoonshoney1tablespoonwater⅛teaspooncracked black pepper
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Ingredients
1cupfresh lemon juice (from about4lemons)
½cupchopped fresh ginger (about9inches; see Tip)
2tablespoonschopped fresh turmeric (about3inches)or2teaspoonsground turmeric
3tablespoonshoney
1tablespoonwater
⅛teaspooncracked black pepper
DirectionsCombine lemon juice, ginger, turmeric, honey, water and pepper in a blender; process until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoStrain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing solids with a spoon to extract juice; you should have about 1 cup of juice. Discard solids.Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoEvenly pour the juice into a 9-ounce silicone ice cube tray. Freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoTo make 1 serving: Bring 8 ounces water to a boil. Place 1 frozen cube in a mug or heatproof glass; add the hot water. Serve immediately.Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoEquipment9-oz. silicone ice cube trayTipUsing peeled or unpeeled ginger is up to your preferences. Unpeeled ginger will yield a slightly pulpier drink, which can be skimmed off, if desired.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2022
Directions
Combine lemon juice, ginger, turmeric, honey, water and pepper in a blender; process until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoStrain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing solids with a spoon to extract juice; you should have about 1 cup of juice. Discard solids.Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoEvenly pour the juice into a 9-ounce silicone ice cube tray. Freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoTo make 1 serving: Bring 8 ounces water to a boil. Place 1 frozen cube in a mug or heatproof glass; add the hot water. Serve immediately.Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoEquipment9-oz. silicone ice cube trayTipUsing peeled or unpeeled ginger is up to your preferences. Unpeeled ginger will yield a slightly pulpier drink, which can be skimmed off, if desired.
Combine lemon juice, ginger, turmeric, honey, water and pepper in a blender; process until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Photographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing solids with a spoon to extract juice; you should have about 1 cup of juice. Discard solids.
Evenly pour the juice into a 9-ounce silicone ice cube tray. Freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.
To make 1 serving: Bring 8 ounces water to a boil. Place 1 frozen cube in a mug or heatproof glass; add the hot water. Serve immediately.
Equipment
9-oz. silicone ice cube tray
Tip
Using peeled or unpeeled ginger is up to your preferences. Unpeeled ginger will yield a slightly pulpier drink, which can be skimmed off, if desired.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)38Calories10gCarbs
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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