Honey , Lemon and Ginger Tea
Honey ,Lemon and Ginger Tea is a revitalizing beverage often used to help relieve cold and flu symptoms .
All these ingredients have their own natural medicinal qualities and when they are combined , they create a calming and relaxing tea that can ease symptoms and boost your immune system .Honey , lemon and ginger tea can provide other health benefits ,too .
How is it possible to lose weight with ginger and lemon ? Keeping in mind that both ingredients have properties that promote fat and waste elimination from the body , these two together are considered to be a potent natural slimming formula that can help complement your weight loss diet .
To make a good ginger tea , all you need is fresh ginger and filtered water .The rest of the ingredients are optional , but it might taste better with a little honey in it , as well a splash of fresh lemon juice .
Antioxidant Benefits
When added to tea , lemon juice can provide many health benefits .Lemon juice is an excellent source of vitamin C ,a water solube vitamin which helps heal wounds and repair and maintain bones and teeth .As an antioxidant , vitamin C helps fight rogue molecules called free radicals that damage DNA and may contribute to the development of health problems , including cancer , arthritis and heart disease .Vitamin C may helps boost immune system function .Lemons contain bioflavonoids that help maintain adequate levels of vitamin C in every cell of your body .
Benefits of Honey
Sweetener: Sugar can be substituted with honey in many food and drinks .Honey contains about 69% glucose and fructose , enabling it to be used as a sweetener that is better for your overall health than normal white sugar .
Source of vitamins and minerals: Honey contain a variety of vitamins and minerals .Commonly , honey contains vitamin C , Calcium and Iron .
Antioxidants: Honey contains nutraceuticals , which are very effective for the removal pf free radicals from the body .As the result , our body immunity is improved against many conditions , even potentially fatal ones like or cancer or heart disease .
Ingredients
Serves 1-2
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
2 cups filtered water
1 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
1/2 lemon,juiced
Optional
1 cinnamon stick
Fresh mint leaves
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Method
Peel the ginger root with a peeler or with the back of a spoon.
Grate the ginger with a grater/zester .If you slice it , slice it thin and use more .
Infuse the ginger , if you add cinnamon , mint , or cayenne , add it here .
If you are using a saucepan , bring the water to a boil ,add ginger and turn off heat .Put the lid in it and let it steep for 10 minutes .
If you are using a saucepan , strain the water to remove the ginger .
Add fresh lemon juice and natural sweetener if you like . Stir and enjoy !
If you want a cold tea , let your tea cold down , store it in the fridge and add ice cubes before serving.
Other benefits of ginger and lemon
-Help purify the blood : Having cleansing ingredients in the blood that promote elimination of unnecessary toxins and wastes, these two allies are perfect for naturally cleansing the blood ,along with other things .It is good for circulation and fights bad cholesterol.
-They are good for skin health: Mixing ginger and lemon is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants .They help keep skin healthy , young and moisturized .
They stimulate good digestion : This combination is perfect for fighting digestive problems like indigestion , slow intestinal movement ,and fluid retention .That's why it's important to point out that if you suffer from gastritis .It's best not to consume these two products .
