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Homemade Mulled Apple Cider Recipe for a Winter Glow

Stay warm, happy, and healthy this winter by nourishing yourself with Mulled Apple Cider!

This simple recipe is a wonderful way to indulge in wellness from the inside out. Packed with vitamin C and antioxidant-rich spices, this cozy drink not only supports your immune system but also helps you unwind and recharge. For an extra boost, add hydrolyzed collagen to help maintain healthy skin, hair and nails. It’s the perfect companion to your winter self-care routine.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apple cider
  • ¼ cup real maple syrup or honey
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 6 whole allspice berries
  • Peel from 1 orange, cut into strips
  • 1 inch cube of fresh ginger, sliced into strips
  • *2.5 tsp per serving of hydrolyzed collagen, optional
Mulled Apple Cider ingredients

Directions

  1. In a medium stainless steel saucepan, combine apple cider and maple syrup (or honey).
  2. Place cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel, and ginger strips in a square of washed cheesecloth. Gather the corners, tie with kitchen string to create a spice bundle, and drop it into the saucepan.
  3. Heat the cider mixture over medium heat until it’s very hot but not boiling, about 5–10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and discard the spice bundle.
  5. *For an added glow, add 2.5 tsp of collagen powder for each serving to a dry mug or cup. Ladle in the cider, stir well, and enjoy!

For an extra touch, garnish each serving with a fresh cinnamon stick.

Take a moment to sip, relax, and embrace the warmth of the season.

Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pot over low heat, or in a mug in the microwave. 

Cheers to glowing skin and cozy winter nights! If you tried this recipe, let me know how you liked it and if you have any questions.

Yours Truly,
Mei xo

Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe for Glowing Skin

Ever thought about eating your way to healthy, glowing skin?

We often think that skin care products are the only thing that can make our skin beautiful. Turns out, what you put on your plate has a direct impact on your skin’s well-being. Your daily diet plays a huge role in your beauty routine, especially during the winter, when your skin suddenly has to deal with central heating, drier air, and cool winds!

Why Your Diet Matters

Maintaining good skin throughout the year involves more than just switching up your skin care routine – it’s about nourishing your body from the inside out. There’s nothing more important than eating and drinking right! To combat the seasonal environmental conditions, adjust your skin care products and consider incorporating skin-friendly “beauty foods” to keep you looking fresh, and feeling great. 

Check out my tips for a hydrating winter skin care routine!
Beauty Soup for a Natural Glow

To kickstart your beauty food journey, here’s a simple, delicious, and nutritious soup that’s easy to make. This golden soup is loaded with vitamins to support a healthy body, and will leave you with a radiant glow! Carrot ginger soup is PACKED with skin-loving nutrients and has anti-inflammatory properties to hydrate and soothe an irritated digestive system. An irritated digestive system leads to irritated skin!

Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced (~2 cups)
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, cumin, turmeric (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 1 tbsp oil (olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil)
  • Garnish: chopped chives, cilantro, and/or hemp hearts

Instructions

  1. Put the chopped carrots, zucchini, onions in a large saucepan and sauté in 1 tbsp of oil of choice for 3-5 minutes, until veggies start to soften.
  2. Add ginger, garlic, and spices and sauté for a few more minutes.
  3. Add water. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes (for a thicker soup, use only 2 cups of water.)
  4. Purée everything in a blender and blend until smooth. Use an immersion blender if you have one.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings to your taste.
  6. Sprinkle each serving with garnish and enjoy!

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Swap Your Morning Smoothie with Soup!

Consider trading your morning smoothie for a warm, nutrient-rich homemade bowl of soup! Why not? Starting your day with this comforting breakfast not only boosts your immunity but keeps you feeling fresh-faced all day.

Enhance Your Glow with a Colourful Diet

This soup recipe is just the start to what you can consume to keep your skin hydrated and glowing!. Get creative with your daily intake by choosing brightly coloured fruits and vegetables. They are rich in powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from the damaging effects of dehydration, stress, pollutants, and UV light. Also incorporating wholesome fats, like raw nuts, seeds, fatty fish, grass-fed butter, avocado, and olive oil, ensures proper absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and prevents transdermal water loss.

Beauty food is all about choosing whole, nutrient-dense foods that make you happy and nourish your soul. Remember, true radiance comes from within!

Yours Truly,
Mei xo

Let me know if you’ve tried this recipe. Leave a comment below and share a photo on Instagram and tag @glowwithmei.