During my time as an undergraduate student at Fisk University, by foot or by Uber, I explored Nashville, TN! One of my favorite eateries at the time was the Urban Juicer on Charlotte Ave - If you can believe it, I used to walk from Fisk to that Urban Juicer, and back!
The day came where I wasn't feeling too well. I woke up sneezing, coughing, and was feeling congested... all signs were pointing toward a seasonal cold. In the spirit of "Let food by thy medicine" I walked to the Urban Juicer and ordered an immune system boosting tea called the Hot Apple Press. As soon as the tea was placed in front of me, I picked up the cup, held it up to my face and inhaled. My senses were titillated with the warming caress of cinnamon. Only then did I dare to sip - Lawd hammercy!
While the cinnamon, lemon, honey, cayenne, etc. were beautiful accompaniments to this reviving cup of tea, the stars of the show were the farm to table, locally sourced apples. Within the scope of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the medicinal properties of organic, Non-GMO apples can have the following affects on the body: Nourish the Skin (moisture and hydration), build immunity, relieve asthma and bronchitis, resolve mucus, build Body Fluids, support liver and heart health, treat constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, and help remove toxins from the blood. [1]
Needless to say, I felt ~ 50% better just off of that one cup of tea alone - not to mention the Vitamin C rich tomato soup, which we will have to save for another day. Here is a step-by-step recipe to learn how to make a fresh pot of Hot Apple Cider from scratch. #FoodIsMedicine
Key Words: Fisk University, Urban Juicer, Seasonal Cold, Hot Apple Press Tea, Apple Cider, Organic, Non-GMO Apples, Immune System and Food Is Medicine
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