5 Fun Ways to Drink Emu Oil

Pure emu oil has many known inner health benefits. It’s got all 3 types of omega fatty acids 3, 6 & 9 and it also contains various natural healing compounds like antioxidants, carotenoids, flavones, polyphenols and phospholipids. You can ingest emu oil for relieving arthritis and rheumatism, reducing joint and muscle pain, easing gut inflammation and balancing cholesterol.

The best quality emu oil is cream to light yellow in colour, odourless and very bland in taste. Even though the taste of emu oil is usually very mild or has no taste, some people may be sensitive to the aftertaste or texture. Instead of swallowing a spoonful followed by a chaser, or diffusing the taste with another substance, we find the best way to drink emu oil is to actually enjoy it!

Here’s 5 fun ways to incorporate Emu Spirit’s 100% Pure Oil of Emu into your food.

 

Fruit Smoothie

A simple smoothie is a refreshing, fruity drink that’s perfect for getting your daily dose of vitamin C into the mix too.  The smooth icy texture also helps to hide the consistency of the emu oil.

Ingredients:
– 1 cup of ice
– 5 cubes of mango
– 1 spoonful of passionfruit pulp
– 1 banana
– 1 spoonful of lemon juice
– 1 dollop of sorbet or yoghurt
– 1 spoonful of emu oil

Method: the great thing about smoothies is they’re super easy to make and there are no rules! You can simply eye ball your portions to suit your personal taste. Blend the ice, sorbet, mango, passionfruit, banana and lemon together until smooth. Add a spoonful of emu oil and mix thoroughly.

 

Morning Cereal

Start your day right with your favourite cereal of choice. The key is to drizzle in honey for some sweetness, but incorporate the emu oil into the honey to wrap the textures together.

Ingredients:
– 1 cup of cereal
– 1 handful of blueberries
– 1 drizzle of honey
– 1 spoonful of emu oil
– ½ cup of milk

Method: there’s no specific method here – just make your cereal your way! We’ve chosen an all-bran for the high fibre content. We like to add some blueberries for a hit of antioxidants, and drizzle honey together with pure emu oil for a hint of sweetness.

 

Turmeric Tea

It may be a bit of an acquired taste, but the mildly aromatic turmeric tea has many health benefits! It can ease arthritis symptoms, improve your immune system and lower cholesterol. Adding emu oil to your turmeric tea gives it an extra booster for your inner health.

Ingredients:
– Pure turmeric powder
– Water
– 1 drizzle of honey
– 1 spoonful of emu oil

Method: boil 4 cups of water, add 1-2 teaspoons of powdered turmeric and allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Strain the tea into a container and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Once ready to serve, add a drizzle of honey and pure emu oil to taste.

 

Granola Bowl

Whether you’re kick starting your day or craving an afternoon snack, a granola and yoghurt bowl is a healthy alternative for your gut. You’ve got the calcium, protein, vitamins and probiotics covered with the yoghurt – add a dash of pure emu oil for the anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients:
– 1 cup of granola
– 1 cup of yoghurt
– Half an apple (sliced)
– 1 spoonful of honey
– 1 spoonful of emu oil

Method: layer your bowl with a cup of granola, and add a dollop of your favourite yoghurt. Add sliced apple for some texture and fibre, and drizzle the bowl with honey and pure emu oil. Stir through to mix the ingredients together.

Immunity Tea

A cup a day keeps the doctor away. Honey, ginger, lemon and emu oil all have a place in our tummies when it comes to immunity boosting abilities. Plus, it tastes great!

Ingredients:
– Water
– Lemon
– Ginger
– 1 spoonful of honey
– 1 spoonful of emu oil

Method: boil 4 cups of water, add sliced ginger with sliced lemon and allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Strain the tea into a container and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Once ready to serve, add a drizzle of honey and pure emu oil to taste.