Our friend, Jason, is staying with us and he's really into drinking tea. It made me want tea too, so I hit the old hang-over cure - minus the chili powder and garlic. 

I boiled water and chopped some  fresh ginger root into large chunks, then picked some mint from the garden. I added a couple of pinches of turmeric (good blood tonic), and a slice of lemon with the rind on. (Okay, lemons can keep their packaging.) I topped it off with some fresh grated nutmeg and steeped in boiled water until I forgot about it and them remembered it again. I removed the lid, added honey and enjoyed. 

I find that when you are doing a diet that requires you to exclude something, it is helpful to fill that gap with something that inspires you, and makes you feel good and quells your cravings. This homemade tea is the perfect tonic for me. It's delicious, hydrating and nutritious. Popcorn with garlic powder and sea salt is also fantastic! But, of course, you have to pop real corn seeds in real oil. Make a big batch and snack on it for days.