Two Gals and a Glass Half Full

From Garden to Glass and Toxin-Free Summer Skin Care


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Watch our podcast episode where Dr. Jess takes you through a tour of her organic summer garden and shares some recipes with you for using that summer garden to include in an anti-inflammatory diet.  Also, watch as Dr. Bobbie shares her summertime skin care routine while remaining toxin-free with her choices.

Dr. Bobbie’s Skin care Products:

Crunchi’s Sunlight Daily Sunscreen: Crunchi Sunlight

Crunchi’s Daylight Moisturizer: Crunchi Daylight Moisturizer 

 

Dr. Jess’s Recipes in the Episode:

 

Jamu Juice (Tumeric Ginger Drink)

 

Inspired by an Indonesian natural remedy “Jamu”, this turmeric ginger boost is the perfect anti-inflammatory drink.

 

125 grams fresh turmeric or approximately 1 cup roughly chopped

20 grams fresh ginger or approximately 1 finger sized piece

4 cups coconut water

1 lemon juiced

2 Tbsps honey or other sweetener

A pinch of black pepper

 

  1. Slice the tumeric and ginger into thin disks.  Feel free to leave the skin on.
  • Add the turmeric, ginger, black pepper and coconut water into a blender. Blend on high speed for about a minute, until it’s a smooth mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into a post and bring it to a boil.  Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.  Then add the lemon juice and honey, and give everything a good stir.
  •  

    Elderberry Ginger Tea

     

    2 cups water

    2 Tbsps Fresh or Dried Elderberries

    1 cinnamon stick

    ½ Sliced lemon

    1 thumb sized piece of fresh ginger chopped

    1. Combine all ingredients in a small pot. You’ll notice the berries instantly start releasing their color. If fresh make sure to use potato masher to press elderberries to break the skin and release the juice.
  • Heat the pot over high heat.  When the tea just starts to boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Once the tea is finished simmering, turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer into a glass and enjoy!
  • Tips

    The elderberry tea gets deeper and darker in color the longer you boil it.  If you prefer a lighter colored tea, just reduce the time on the stove by 5 minutes.

    You can also add lemon and ginger.

    1. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, nut milk bag or muslin cloth.  Then pour into a glass bottle or jar and refrigerate.  Enjoy chilled or warm.

    Patty’s Fountain of Youth Water

    8-10 cups of filtered water

    1 tsp raw grated ginger

    ½ cucumber, thinly sliced

    1 lemon, thinly sliced

    12-15 fresh mint leaves

    Combine ingredients in a large pitcher and let sit refrigerated overnight.

    Enjoy the next day!

     

    Another Option

    Take all ingredients and blend in a food processor or blender.

    Let everything sit in the water for a couple of hours.

    Strain the mixture to get a fresh taste. Enjoy.

    You can also put the pulp in ice cube trays and freeze. 

    Use the frozen pulp cubes in your next glass of water.

    Disclaimer: The information contained herein should not be used as a substitute for the advice of an appropriately qualified health care provider.

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