WELCOME TO HAPPY HEALTH MADDY + DETOX DIGEST TEA RECIPE

Hello beautiful souls ! My name is Madelyne Lahey and I am a seventeen year old girl from Brisbane Australia with a passion for healthy living. I started this blog so I can share  my favorite recipes, wellness tips and general information about healthy food and living. I have been through a lot of ups and downs these past couple of years and my general health was not always in tip top shape. Today I live a life of  happiness and gratitude to all the people who have supported and guided me throughout my journey. Along the way I have developed a true passion for healthy food, positive thinking, mediation and all things wellness! I plan to study Nutrition and Naturopathy next year so I can use my knowledge of natural health to help change the lives of people all around the world! Throughout this blog I will share my personal story of how I overcame the dark times, healthy recipes, tips on living a life free of negativity and plenty of information on my favorite topics such as yoga, meditation, health and wellness. I cant wait to share all of my developing knowledge and information with you and help guidance you on your journey to wellness! if you don't already, please follow my instargram @healthydeliciousfood for pictures of yummy food and inspiring images. 

Cheers to health!
Maddy Lahey xx

DETOX & DIGEST LEMON, GINGER & MINT TEA

Hears a yummy detox & digestive herbal tea recipe, perfect in the morning before breakfast or after dinner to sooth the tummy. 

Lemon
There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons’ strong antibacterial, antiviral, and immune-boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances–notably citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene–that promote immunity and fight infection.

Ginger 
Ginger is anti-inflammatory and immune boosting and is Most frequently used to aid digestion. Ginger is believed to increase saliva and other digestive fluids, alleviating indigestion and associated problems such as flatulence.

Mint 
Mint is amazing for digestion! I drink peppermint tea every night after dinner to help calm and sooth my digestive system.  mint soothes stomachs in cases of indigestion or inflammation. When you feel sick to your stomach, drinking a cup of mint tea can give you relief. The aroma of mint activates the salivary glands in our mouth as well as glands which secrete digestive enzymes, thereby facilitating digestion.

Ingredients:

• boiling water

• 1/2 lemon (juice)

• mint leaves

• slices of ginger

• tea pot (optional)

• tea cup

Method:

Place the boiling water, lemon juice, ginger slices and mint leaves in the tea pot and let sit for 3-5 mins. Serve in tea cup with slices of lemon and mint. 

Alternatively if you don't have a tea pot just add hot water in a tea cup, squeeze half a lemon, add ginger slices and mint.

Enjoy xx