When your tummy feels upset after a heavy meal, or you’re under the weather this flu season, try this elixir to soothe and comfort the digestive system. It contains peppermint and ginger for gas, bloating, constipation, and nausea. Note that peppermint can trigger reflux for some; if this is you, use ginger tea instead.
Peppermint Digestive Elixir with Collagen
Medically Reviewed By
Elizabeth A. Swick, MS, RDN
Peppermint Digestive Elixir with Collagen
Body Kitchen
1
10 minutes
45
American
Drinks
The elixir also includesBody Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced Collagen, rich in glutamine, which nourishes and restores the gut lining. Top it off with honey and lemon for immune and digestive support.
Ingredients
12 oz hot water
- 1 peppermint teabag (or 1 teaspoon dried peppermint leaves)
- 1 -2 slices fresh ginger root
- 1 scoop Body Kitchen Youthful Beauty Advanced Collagen
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 slice lemon
Directions
- In a large mug, pour hot water over the peppermint tea and ginger root. Cover and steep for 8 minutes. Remove the teabag and ginger slice.
- Add the collagen powder and mix with a handheld milk frother or small whisk until dissolved. Add the honey and lemon juice and stir.
- Add the slice of lemon. Sip slowly and enjoy!
