Crisp, sweet and tasty, carrots are also one of the most popular health foods in the world. Rich in fiber, vitamin K, beta-carotene, potassium and antioxidants, their health benefits are numerous and considerable. In this article, we offer a homemade carrot remedy that will help you fight the flu and effectively clean your lungs.
For historical anecdote, carrots were grown thousands of years ago in Afghanistan. Initially, they were totally different from the carrots we know today. The carrots looked like small forked roots with a bitter, woody taste. They were mauve, red, white and yellow, far from the scarlet orange which is now their particularity.
Homemade syrup to fight the flu
Ingredients
· The juice of a medium-sized lemon
· 5 carrots
· 4 tablespoons of honey
Preparation
Heat the water in a saucepan. Meanwhile, cut the carrots into small slices and add them to the boiling water. When they are cooked enough, remove from heat and drain. Crush your carrots with a fork and add the honey and lemon juice. Mix everything until you have a homogeneous texture and put your medicine in a glass jar that you will keep in the refrigerator.
To effectively get rid of flu symptoms and clean your lungs, we advise you to drink five tablespoons of this syrup daily. Also, this remedy will allow you, among other things, to reduce inflammation and relieve your joint and muscle pain.
Carrots are good for the eyes, but not that!
Composed between 86 and 95% water, carrots are very low calorie. Rich in fiber, beta-carotene, potassium, phosphorus, iron and antioxidants, they have a low glycemic index which gives them a lot of health benefits. Carrots are also an excellent source of vitamins (A, B3, B6, B9 and C) and minerals. Indeed, once ingested, beta-carotene is converted by the body into vitamin A, a substance that promotes good vision and is necessary for growth, development and immune function.
According to several studies, this vegetable is a great way to reduce the risk of many cancers, including prostate, colon and stomach. Also, the carrot helps lower your bad cholesterol, strengthen your immune system thanks to the antioxidants it contains defending you against many diseases and helps you lose weight.
Honey and lemon for more benefits
Rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium but also in manganese, phosphorus, copper and iron, lecitron is an antiviral, antioxidant and antiseptic ultra effective that stimulates your immune system constituting a natural protective barrier against several viruses and bacteria . Indeed, according to a study published by the journal PLOS ONE, lemon juice is one of the citrus juices most used in Europe for the prevention of cold-related diseases such as influenza and colds.
Honey is an antioxidant and a formidable antibacterial. Indeed, thanks to its viscous texture, this elixir is a natural shield for the metabolism and protects it against all kinds of infections.
Caution
People taking vitamin A-derived drugs should not consume large quantities of carrots. In fact, overconsumption of vitamin A can be dangerous for humans, causing hypervitaminosis A in particular.
Lemon is not recommended for people with citrus allergies, biliary or kidney disorders, or stomach ulcers. Also, overconsumption of lemon can cause massive detoxification.
Honey is prohibited for children under one year of age because it causes the disease of infant botulism.
