Spiced Sabja Flush
Spiced Sabja Flush
Description
This spiced sabja (basil seed) flush combines detoxifying spices with energizing basil seeds. Apple cider vinegar may aid insulin sensitivity, while cinnamon offers antioxidants and natural sweetness. Turmeric's curcumin works better with black pepper's piperine. Basil seeds provide fiber and healthy fats. Optional kefir or kombucha adds probiotics.
Ingredients
4 SERVES
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25 to 34 oz (750 ml to 1L) Vitamin Water (see related recipe)
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1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, raw and unfiltered, with the mother culture
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½ Tbsp cinnamon powder
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½ tsp turmeric powder
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Pinch of black pepper
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⅓ cup of kefir water or kombucha (optional)
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½ tsp sabja (basil seeds)
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4 drops of high-quality orange or peppermint essential oil
Directions
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Step 1
Make sure your vitamin water is in a non-reactive glass or ceramic jar. Add all the additional ingredients. Mix and stir well. Let the basil seeds soak for at least 10 mins. -
Step 2
Taste. You can add a pinch more of any of the spices if you prefer a more flavorful mixture. Drink a small glass of the sabja flush for an instant boost. The mix can be stored in the fridge, but should be consumed within a day.
About the author
Mariam Begg
Mariam Begg is a certified health and nutrition coach who focuses on integrative nutrition. She views good health as the coming together of food, interpersonal relationships, spirituality, and the mental and emotional spheres. An advocate of plant-based diets and raw foods, she hosts workshops on nutrition and health.
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