Hi Friends!
Today’s post is both a recipe and a bit of history! I am really excited about this because I had
heard about this recipe years ago, but never really knew if it were as
beneficial and delicious as I had heard about.
Well, I am here today to share with you this delicious and healthy tea
that you can make out of something in your own back yard! Unless you live in a
warm climate, then it may be a bit more difficult for you… Prepare this tea with caution though. As with all herbal remedies and teas, be sure
to check with your doctor or dietitian (I would love to help!) to make sure that
this tea is safe for you to consume (I am referring to interactions with
medications you may be taking or if you are pregnant or thinking of becoming
pregnant).
Now, there are many claims out there saying Pine
Needle tea can cure basically anything, but one thing is for certain; pine
needle tea is very high in vitamin C!
This is great news because during the winter months in the north, fresh
produce (where an abundance of vit. C lives) is not so good. Research on vitamin C is still on the fence
about whether or not this vitamin plays a role in preventing colds, but it is
for certain that vitamin C plays a role collagen
formation (meaning healthy skin and tissues) as well as protein metabolism
and a strong antioxidant. If you don’t
already know, antioxidants are what protect us from things like pollution and boosts
our immune system.
Pine needles have been consumed in native cultures
for thousands of years, making it quite difficult to spot the fact from the
fiction in terms of health claims.
Either way, this is quite a tasty and comforting cup of tea; making it
perfect for winter time and holidays! Check out this article
for more information.
Now on to the recipe!
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