Lemons can
aid the body to flush-out the kidneys preventing or removing kidney stones;
prevent urinary tract infections;
also a good source of vitamin C which is one of the most ‘important antioxidants in nature’.
Ginger –
helps treat any type of tummy trouble;
increases the speed at which food empties from the stomach into the intestines;
helps treat indigestion, acid reflux, bloating, and gas.
also super effective in helping with inflammation.
Turmeric – To enhance its beneficial action and facilitate absorption, turmeric (1 teaspoon per day) should be consumed with a pinch of black pepper.
Another powerful anti-inflammatory, high in antioxidants
Curcumin, the main ingredient in turmeric, supports the immune system in its ability to fight infection &
it has pain relieving properties (good-bye headaches).
Cayenne –
not only will it add a spicy kick to this tonic, but it will take care of your insides too.
It can help with inflammation and weight loss
It gives your immune system a boost with its high content of beta-carotene.
Turmeric for Prostate Health
Turmeric has many benefits for supporting prostate health, especially health concerns related to aging and inflammation. Turmeric’s phytochemicals, antioxidants, & anti-inflammatory properties help fight inflammation & aging
Curcurmin for Diabetes
One of the most dramatic studies of this plant involves using curcumin and bioactive antioxidant compounds from curcuminoids called tetrahydrocurcuminoids (THC) for diabetes. A 2009 study found curcumin to be 400 times more potent than the diabetes drug metformin. The results were even more surprising with THC. The study found that THCs are 100,000 times more effective than metformin. (Usharani) Another study involving diabetic rats found that THC improves the specific insulin binding to the receptors significantly, reaching near-normal levels. (Biosci)
Turmeric for Prostate Health
Turmeric has many benefits for supporting prostate health, especially health concerns related to aging and inflammation. Turmeric’s phytochemicals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties help support the body’s inflammatory response, fighting inflammation and aging. Many men take turmeric for prostatitis and BPH.
India has a very low prostate cancer rate, which is thought to be related to their diet, which is rich in turmeric and other plant-based foods. When researchers at Rutgers injected turmeric and a phytonutrient from cruciferous vegetables into prostate cancer cells it reduced well-establish prostate cancer tumors. No wonder turmeric and cruciferous vegetables are part of the best diet during cancer treatment.
Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids, which are antioxidants.
Antioxidants help remove free radicals that can damage cells from the body.
These nutrients can help prevent diseases and boost health and wellbeing.
Here some of the possible benefits of consuming lemons.
1) Lowering stroke risk
According to a 2012 study, the flavonoids in citrus fruits may help lower the risk of ischemic stroke in women.
2) Blood pressure
One 2014 study found that women in Japan who walked regularly and consumed lemon every day had lower blood pressure than those who did not.
3) Cancer prevention
Lemons and lemon juice are an excellent source of the antioxidant vitamin C.
Antioxidants may help prevent free radicals from causing cell damage that can lead to cancer. However, exactly how antioxidants can help prevent cancer remains unclear.
Which other foods are high in antioxidants? Find out here.
4) Maintaining a healthy complexion
Vitamin C plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the support system of the skin.
Sun exposure, pollution, age, and other factors can result in skin damage. A
5) Preventing asthma
People with asthma who consume higher amounts of vitamin C and other nutrients when they have a cold may experience fewer asthma attacks, according to one review, however, they called for more research.
6) Increasing iron absorption
Iron deficiency is a leading cause of anemia.
Pairing foods that are high in vitamin C with iron-rich foods maximizes the body’s ability to absorb iron.
However, a high intake of vitamin C can trigger gastrointestinal problems in people who are taking iron supplements. For this reason, it is best to obtain iron from dietary sources, such as beef liver, lentils, raisins, dried beans, animal meats, and spinach.
Squeezing a little lemon juice onto a salad containing baby spinach leaves can help maximize the intake of both iron and vitamin C.
7) Boosting the immune system
Foods that are high in vitamin C and other antioxidants may help strengthen the immune system against the germs that cause the common cold and the flu.
Squeezing a whole lemon into a glass of hot water with a large spoonful of honey makes a soothing drink for someone with a cough or cold.
8) Weight loss
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient and an antioxidant.
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