Drink: Overeater's Tonic

Recipe by Brad Leone Mint, ginger, fennel, and cayenne are known for their digestive properties. Turn this into a spritzer by using club soda instead of water.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar

Health and fertility benefits of Overeater's Tonic

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

3 sprigs mint
1 (1 1/2-inch) piece turmeric, peeled, thinly sliced
1 (1-inch piece) ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fennel seeds or aniseed
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon digestive or aromatic bitters

Instructions

Muddle 3 mint sprigs, one 1 1/2" piece turmeric, peeled, thinly sliced, one 1" piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced, 1 tsp. fennel seeds or aniseed, and a pinch of cayenne in a 4-cup measuring glass until turmeric and ginger are broken up into bits.
Add 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbsp. honey, 1 Tbsp. digestive or aromatic bitters, and 3 cups cold water; stir to dissolve honey. Chill until very cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Strain.

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