Brrrrr, winter is here and it’s cold! Are you struggling to warm up after your salty swim session, you have the hat, scarf, thick socks and about 4 jumpers but can’t get warm quick enough? Well, Salty Fit is here to help with a few natural remedies to help warm you up ?
Ginger:
For many years ginger has been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to help increase body temperature.. Ginger tea is a great beverage to have after your swim, sipping on ginger tea will heat you up from your core and spread to your limbs. If you are not rushing off to work make yourself a Ginger bath to really feel the effect.
Fresh Ginger Tea Recipe
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger
- Squirt of lemon
- Dash of honey
- Boiled water
Peanuts:
A handful of peanuts will kick start your metabolism and speed up your blood circulation. Peanuts are high in vitamin B-3, which promotes blood flow as well as containing healthy fats and plenty of protein.
Cinnamon:
Another great spice which will warm you up. A spoonful of cinnamon or a cup of chai tea with your breakfast will help warm up you up from the inside out.
Coconut Oil:
A few tablespoons of coconut oil may be just what you need to thaw out. This oil contains healthy saturated fats which are broken down by the body and converted into energy, rather than just being stored in fat cells. This action kicks up your core temperature.
Cardamom:
The queen of the spice in the Indian cooking world. Soak some pods in hot water along with honey and drink this cardamom tea as an effective natural remedy.
Ingredients
- 10 whole green cardamom pods, crushed
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
Instructions
- Mix the milk and crushed cardamom seeds in a medium pan. Bring to a slow boil. Remove from heat and stir in honey. Add vanilla bean or wait if using extract. Cover and steep for 5 minutes
- Stir in vanilla extract
- Pour milk through a sieve to remove cardamom seeds. If you prefer a hotter drink, preheat before pouring through sieve.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with a light touch of cardamom powder or a cinnamon stick