What are the benefits of the ginger and lemon combination? – Happiness and health

Ginger, like lemon, is widely used in culinary terms to enhance our dishes. Both have absolute medical properties.

Ginger and lemon are both promoters of natural well-being. Clever kids we find the brilliant idea of ​​combining these two plants. So what are the benefits of combining ginger and lemon?

What are ginger and lemon made of?

The composition of ginger

Ginger is made up of antioxidants that increase in content when heated. This rhizome (plant with an underground or underwater stem containing nutritional values) is mainly composed of 6-Gingerol. It also contains iron, phosphate, calcium, vitamin C. (1)

In general, ginger is used in the composition of several drugs. These drugs are used in the treatment of gastric problems (diarrhea, colic, gas and other stomach pains). It has anti-inflammatory properties. (2)

Having appetizer properties, it is used to combat lack of appetite.

It is also used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatism, arthritis, menstrual pain …

Ginger powder also has antiemetic properties. This makes it possible to stop or prevent nausea and vomiting of all kinds. Whether it is nausea of ​​pregnancy, nausea caused by treatment for HIV / AIDS, cancer and nausea resulting from surgical operations. (3)

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The lemon

Your lemon is made up of 5 to 6% citric acid.

It is a purifying agent. Which means it cleans. You have already used lemon to clean an object in your house. It’s the same effect, the same action it produces when you consume it. It cleanses the entire digestive system of bacteria, destroys intestinal parasites (4). Thanks to the action of its antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic properties, it purifies the body, especially the blood of toxins.

Lemon juice is a thinner. It acts against water retention.

Lemon acts against stomach bloating, hypertension, colds, headaches, coughs, tonsillitis, hemorrhages …

Ginger and lemon, great allies for our health

The combination of ginger and lemon helps us lose weight

By burning our stomach and body fat (they are thermogenics) ginger and lemon help us lose weight naturally. So in a healthier way. To lose weight, I recommend it in herbal tea. The action of hot water on these two plants will activate the fat-burning properties as quickly as possible (5), (6)

Ginger and lemon purify your blood

Through their detoxifying properties, they together help to purify, cleanse your blood and reduce bad cholesterol.

Ginger and lemon boost your metabolism

By regularly cleaning your body and blood of stored toxins, it strengthens your metabolism. It thus prevents your body from infections or any diseases, in particular cancers.

The ginger-lemon combination to find your voice

Ginger and lemon as a hot drink taken regularly allow you to find your missing vocal cords (glad you found them).

Ginger and lemon against colds, colds and tonsillitis.

You have caught a cold, or are afraid of catching a cold. No more fear the hot drink ginger and lemon solve the question. If you are often prone to tonsillitis, cough, sore throat; I advise you to consume them regularly. Indeed, the herbal tea will allow you to prevent these inconveniences.

The ginger-lemon combination for the tone of the day

You want to be in great shape all day. I recommend one of my ginger and lemon drink recipes in the morning. You will have a tonic day, full of energy.

Ginger and lemon against tobacco

You smoke ?. I suggest you consume one of my drinks every day or sprinkle your dishes with these two ingredients. They cleanse and purify the blood as well as our organs. However, tobacco pollutes our organs, our blood.

The ginger-lemon combination for the protection of our cardiovascular system

This combination of ginger and lemon fights directly against atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the loss of elasticity of the arteries due to sclerosis (caused by the deposit of fat on the arteries) (7)

You can combine these two foods daily to protect your cardiovascular system in general. This combination is a blood purifier.

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The recipes

1-La tisane

Bring 50 cl of water to the boil. Add a 1 teaspoon of grated or powdered ginger. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon. Cover it and let it sit for about 10 minutes to let the properties of the ginger and lemon work. It’s ready, you can drink it. I advise you to drink it on an empty stomach. It will help you cleanse and prepare your digestive system throughout the day.

2-Ginger and lemon in a cold drink

Combine 50 cl of water in your container for a finger of grated ginger. Boil for about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, filter the juice obtained. Add honey (to your liking) as well as the juice of a lemon. Let everything cool and put it in the fridge.

Another alternative: you can add a teaspoon of ginger powder to previously heated water. Add the juice of a lemon, stir well. Let cool and put it in the fridge.

3-ginger and lemon in your tea

Boil 25 cl of water, add 2 teaspoons of green tea. Then add a spoon or half a teaspoon of ginger powder to spill in the green tea. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, filter the mixture. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon. Add honey to it as you wish (I always add honey to my hot sour-tasting drinks). It’s ready, you can eat it.

4-Ginger and lemon in vinaigrette

Pour ½ teaspoon of ginger powder into your bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Mix them well with your (homemade) salad dressing. If you opt for a dressing, instead pour this mixture over your salad and add your dressing.

5- lemon and ginger to season your chickens

For your diet, you eat only boiled chicken breast. I offer it more delicious.

Scrape 1 finger of ginger for 1 kilo of chicken breast. Add half of a squeezed lemon. A little salt and let marinate for 30 minutes. You can add ½ teaspoon of turmeric to it. Yum yum yum, delicious.

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Cons-indications

• • If you are breastfeeding, you should avoid ginger just like lemon. These pass into the milk and change the taste of the milk. You don’t want your baby to refuse your breast.
  • If you have recurrent insomnia, avoid this combination after 16 p.m. Take it only during the day.
  • If you are undergoing treatment for diabetes or hypertension or ulcer, please notify your doctor first. (8)

Conclusion

Taken individually, ginger and lemon have beneficial properties for our health. And together, they are a miracle recipe to purify our body and boost our metabolism. I won’t hide it from you, although this combination can cause you to lose weight in the long run. Combine it with a healthy lifestyle for excellent results. I therefore advise you to drink around two liters of water during the day. This is to allow the body to pass toxins out of your body in the form of urine.

And you how do you combine lemon and ginger for better taste and result?

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