Immune Boosting Ginger Lemon And Honey Tea
Try my favorite homemade immune-boosting ginger lemon and honey tea recipe to help boost your immune system and ward off cold and flu symptoms fast. If you suffer from frequent cold and flu symptoms, it is probably due to low immunity or inflammation.
One of the best ways to reverse your symptoms is by adding foods and drinks to your diet that will strengthen your immune system so that it easily fights these intruders.
Note: Drinking this tea regularly can also help you lose a few extra pounds around the waistline as well. With that being said, make sure you’re not allergic to any of the ingredients in this recipe.
Immune Boosting Ginger Lemon And Honey Tea
Ginger and lemons have been used for centuries to treat common illnesses caused by viruses and germs but most importantly to strengthen the immune system. Ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties while lemons are rich in vitamin C which is a natural immune booster.
Ingredients for 3-4 cups:
- 1 inch of fresh ginger root
- 4 cups of water
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon of raw organic honey
- 1-2 black tea bags
Preparation & Consumption:
Squeeze the lemon and set it aside, slice the ginger along with the peel and along with the water add them into a tea kettle and boil the mixture for 7-10 minutes, add in the tea bags and lower the heat, let it simmer for a minute and cut off the heat.
Add in the lemon juice and stir. Pour into a mug and add in the honey and drink while still hot. You can drink up to 3 cups per day.
Benefits Of The Ginger Lemon And Honey Tea
Ginger – contains a compound known as gingerol which helps heal the body, aid in immunity, and soothe inflammation in the chest, throat, and nose region.
Honey – has antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties while lemons are very rich in vitamin C which helps reduce oxidative stress and boost the immune system.
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Don’t Drink This Tea If
You are pregnant, breastfeeding, on blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin. You should also refrain from drinking this tea if you are diabetic or taking heart medications. According to Mountsinai, here is how to add ginger to your diet:
- 1. DO NOT give ginger to children under 2
- Children over 2 may take ginger to treat nausea, stomach cramping, and headaches. Ask your doctor to find the right dose.
- 2. Adults
- DO NOT take more than 4 g of ginger per day, including food sources. Pregnant women should not take more than 1 g per day.
- 3. For nausea, gas, or indigestion
- Some studies have used 1 g of ginger daily, in divided doses. Ask your doctor to help you find the right dose for you.
- 4. For pregnancy-induced vomiting
- Some studies have used 650 mg to 1 g per day. DO NOT take ginger without talking to your doctor first.
- 5. For arthritis pain
- One study used 250 mg, 4 times daily.
Conclusion
Now you know how to make ginger lemon and honey yea at home yo helps boost your immune system and get rid of your symptoms. If you liked this post or found it helpful, please share it with your friend and also take a moment to follow me on Pinterest for more helpful tips and detox remedies.
