Jan 5, 2017
I have a lot of “happy places” around the world, but the newest one on my list and perhaps the resort I’m most obsessed with at the moment is the One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. It is situated at the edge of the Baja Peninsula, overlooking the most breathtaking turquoise waters, and the service and cuisine are unparalleled. It was there, on Global Wellness Day, that I found myself doing shots with big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. No, not the mind-numbing tequila kind! After a day of paddling with Laird and a killer XPT workout with his beautiful wife, Gabrielle Reece, we shared some delicious and healthful shots of turmeric.
Turmeric, a rhizome similar to ginger, has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, most often in its dried and powdered form. Recent studies show that one of this golden spice’s active ingredients, curcumin, is a powerful anti-inflammatory, making it the perfect remedy for everything from cranky knees to eczema. It’s an especially welcome elixir after a very active morning. Some physicians believe turmeric may help in detoxify carcinogens and that the benefits of consuming this golden powder may extend to mental health.
A sprinkle of black pepper can enhance the body’s absorption of curcumin by as much as 2000 percent, while consuming it with healthy fats (like those in coconuts) helps curcumin be absorbed directly by the bloodstream.
My friends at Pamilla shared their ingredient list and here’s my take on the wellness shot, one I’m going to enjoy on especially active days.
Yield: Makes 8 (2-ounce) shots
2 cups coconut water
2-inch knob of fresh turmeric (1 ounce) or 1 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1-inch knob of fresh ginger root (about 1/2 ounce)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
Place the coconut water, turmeric, and ginger root in a blender and pulse to combine.
When the turmeric and ginger are finely shredded, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a glass container.
Add the lemon juice, sea salt, pepper and honey. Taste, adjusting the seasonings to your preference. Serve immediately or chilled.
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