Ginger e lemon they taste good together. True. But not only that: both ginger and lemon are known for theirs ownershipà beneficial and together they can be very good for your health.
Let's see the how and why, with one exclusive recipe.
Ginger and lemon: properties
the ginger we already know almost everything. Sushi lovers know it, for the fresh and spicy flavor of its slices placed over the fish or rice.
The root of ginger it has beneficial properties given by its elevation anti-inflammatory power, from his digestive effect e anti nausea. That "pinch" of ginger also seems to stimulate theattention and brain activity.
Il lemon, for the Mediterranean area, it is a frequent companion of ours flowered balconies, of ours landscape, but also ours drinks and dishes.
We are familiar with the lemon slice that always accompanies tea at the bar, or the cutlet or fish in our restaurants. Lemon is rich in Vitamin C, antioxidant natural, and aid in the assimilation of the iron, facilitates digestion by buffering gastric acidity.
Ginger and lemon together make sparks: they stimulate digestion, improve attention, purify the body, help the immune system. They are also perfect ingredients for many centrifuged.
Ginger and lemon: a recipe to drink
The simplest and most effective way to make the most of the beneficial properties of ginger and lemon is one drink of simple preparation and without caffeine, suitable forsummer if drunk fresh, andwinter, if done with hot water.
There are several variables for the proceedings, but the basis remains the same: fate heat up some water (one cup each), preventing it from boiling; add one slice of ginger (or half a teaspoon of grated ginger) and let it rest for five minutes; finally add the lemon juice (one or a half, according to other sources).
It is preferably drunk a fasting in the morning, or in the evening before bed or for a pleasant and beneficial afternoon break.
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Ginger and lemon: a recipe for seasoning
We take advantage of the benefits of ginger and lemon without even having to cook, with a light seasoning.
Si grate the ginger, about a tablespoon, and mix it with juice of one or two lemons. Use it to dress your salads health!
Ginger and lemon: an exclusive recipe
Only for the readers of Cure Naturali a recipe created by chef Mario Oriani, co-author of the book "Do I make myself the 'diet'?".
Few ingredients: ginger, lemon and avocado. A simple process, great versatility and many opportunities to enjoy it.
The "Avocado pudding with ginger and lemon"
Ingredients for people 6:
> 2 avocado ripe organic,> 1 organic lemon,> 1 sheet of gelatin in sheets,> 20 grams of fresh organic ginger.
Method: soak the gelatine in cold water for about ten minutes. Grate the lemon zest and keep it.
Squeeze the lemon, warm the juice and half a glass of water in a saucepan and melt the gelatine in it.
Peel the avocado and blend it adding the lemon juice, the peeled fresh ginger already cut into strips, the grated lemon zest.
Pour into molds, leave to rest in the refrigerator for at least two or three hours, serve.
This version of the "pudding" is neutral, and can be used as accompaniment for different foods: it can be served with a few slices of smoked or fresh marinated salmon, with steamed prawns, with a selection of semi-aged cheeses ....
If you want a version to serve as a dessert, add 3 teaspoons of brown sugar or a teaspoon of stevia, for those who are attentive to calories.
