Lemons are wonderful fruits that are present all year round on our tables, which is why they can be taken advantage of on any occasion, whether purely culinary or to take advantage of the extraordinary benefits they bring to our bodies. Since time immemorial, lemons have been known to be the allies of the immune system, helping us fight seasonal ailments thanks to their supply of vitamin C, and with their powerful antioxidants, which aid the process of collagen development, helping in the healing of wounds and cuts. In addition to possessing antiseptic and tonic properties, lemon is considered one of the anti-cholesterol foods par excellence!

THE EXTRAORDINARY EFFECTS OF WATER AND LEMON

Do you know the important benefits ofhot water with lemon juice drunk in the morning? This good habit is a very effective way to regain well-being and health, detoxifying the body from all those harmful substances that accumulate over time, given by smog or poor quality food. Lemon juice is a real concentrate of citric acid, calcium, potassium, mineral salts, vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and B3, and carotene, which together contribute to remineralization and healing processes, as well as having invigorating and purifying effects; by working on the body starting from the inside, the benefits can be seen outside as well, starting with a newfound well-being of the skin.

LEMON AND GINGER HERBAL TEA: EXCEPTIONAL MIX OF WELL-BEING AND RELAXATION

Winter has already arrived and a good remedy to protect oneself from the cold or, simply, to enjoy a moment of relaxation, is to prepare warm herbal teas. Lemon and ginger herbal tea in this case represents a real panacea and a very valuable ally for women. This pleasant-tasting drink releases detox properties by counteracting that annoying feeling of bloating and heaviness; it is therefore an excellent remedy against cellulite blemishes by helping to burn fat, as well as possessing a high anti-inflammatory power.

Recipe for making a great lemon and ginger herbal tea

INGREDIENTS

• 450 ml of water
• 10 grams of ginger root
• one untreated lemon
• honey to taste
  

Wash the lemon and slice it without removing the peel (make sure the lemon is untreated); peel the ginger and slice it. In a previously sterilized jar, pour honey and then add the ginger and lemon. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; after this time has elapsed, boil water and dissolve a tablespoon of the contents of the jar in hot water.