In winter, we often try to warm ourselves with hot drinks. We are more willing to reach for tea or warm cocoa than for water. A warming drink, however, does not have to fulfill only its basic function, which is to keep us warm. Additionally, it may have health benefits.
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How to prepare a warming health infusion:
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon of honey
XNUMX/XNUMX teaspoon ginger (preferably grated fresh)
a pinch of cinnamon
pinch of turmeric
2 cloves
optional – milk
Preparation:
- Collect water, add spices and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Drain and add honey. You can also add some milk.
What’s in this drink?
All spices added to this tea are beneficial impact on health:
Ginger
It has antiviral and antibacterial properties, thanks which improves the body’s immunity. It has a positive effect on digestion a natural pain reliever, it relieves nausea. Research shows that ginger it may also lower markers of inflammation in the colon, reducing the risk bowel cancer.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a good spice for people with elevated levels cholesterol and blood sugar. For this reason, it is recommended for diabetics or people diagnosed with atherosclerosis. Cinnamon also has a positive effect on the appearance of the skin – soothes discoloration, brightens the complexion and helps fight acne.
Raw Turmeric
Turmeric has recently been a frequent object of research by scientists. Including this spice has been shown to have an effect antidepressant, it works similar to the antidepressant fluoxetine. Turmeric can It can also be used as an asthma drug, as it has been shown to be potent anti-inflammatory, similar to corticosteroids. At the same time, unlike to these drugs, it has no side effects. Moreover, it is contained in turmeric The compound ar-tumeron promotes the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells in brain (put simply – it repairs the brain) so turmeric can be helpful in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Cloves
They have an analgesic effect because the compound they contain fragrant eugenol has anesthetic properties. Cloves, like cinnamon, They also lower the level of glucose and bad cholesterol in the blood. They are strong antioxidants and help fight stress and depression.
The addition of honey to the infusion is also important. Honey has antibacterial properties, so it has a positive effect on immunity. It lowers also blood pressure and has a beneficial effect on the digestive system.
Bibliography:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26434873
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26258147
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2637808/
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Marta Tomaszewska Dietician
Dietitian, nutritional educator, co-author of the e-book on nutrition for children “Every bite makes sense”. I am particularly interested in the nutrition of infants and children, especially in the context of eating disorders, as well as the influence of the gut microbiota on health. Privately, I love traveling, mountain climbing, cycling and walking in the woods.
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