Lemon is a fruit rich in vitamin C, which helps to strengthen the immune system, and other antioxidants that help to decrease inflammation of the airways, relieving coughs and accelerating the recovery from colds and flu.
Ideally, the juice should be prepared and consumed shortly thereafter, and other ingredients that help fight infections should be added to the mixture, such as garlic, propolis and honey.
1. Lemon juice with garlic
In addition to the properties of lemon, due to the presence of garlic and ginger, this juice has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action, also helping to improve blood circulation and reduce headaches.
Ingredients
- 3 lemons; 1 clove of garlic; 1 teaspoon of ginger; 1 tablespoon of honey.
Method of preparation
Beat all ingredients in a blender and drink without adding ice. Discover all the benefits of lemon.
2. Pineapple lemonade
Like the lemon, pineapple is rich in vitamin C, and adding mint and honey to the juice will help to reduce irritation and spasms in the throat, calming the airways.
Ingredients
- 2 pineapple slices; 1 lemon juice; 10 mint leaves; 1 glass of water or coconut water; 1 tablespoon of honey.
Method of preparation
Beat all ingredients in a blender and sweeten with honey before drinking. Discover other benefits of honey.
3. Strawberry lemonade
Strawberries are also rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants that strengthen the immune system, while the propolis added to this juice acts as a natural antibiotic, fighting the infection that causes coughing.
Ingredients
- 10 strawberries; 1 lemon juice; 200 ml of water; 1 tablespoon of honey; 2 drops of propolis extract without alcohol.
Method of preparation
Beat the strawberries, lemon juice and water in a blender and add the honey and propolis next, mixing well to homogenize before drinking.
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