Our body is a surprising machine with perfect functioning. However, our current food system and the many disrupters around us plague the natural course of our biological system and so we must be willing to take daily steps that cut across our poor eating habits to try to regulate our metabolism and prevent it from happening. diseases.
The wild olive tree is native to Asia Minor and the Mediterranean is the historical home of olive oil where it has been an important part of life for thousands of years. This fruit was grown around the Mediterranean around 6000 years ago. Stone tablets found in the courtyard of King Minos of Crete date back to 2500 BC refer to the olive tree, suggesting that the culture began in Greece. Its benefits have been recognized by ancient science and by all monotheistic religions. As for lemon, even if its origin is still unknown, we know that it was introduced in North Africa and Spain between 1000 and 1200 AD. Its benefits are well established, thanks to its high content of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Separately, each of these fruits enjoys exceptional nutritional qualities. Imagine the contributions of their merger! Their protective mechanisms work together for the good of your health.
How to prepare this recipe?
Ingredients:
- 1 organic lemon
- olive oil
Preparation:
Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice and mix vigorously with your olive oil in a ratio of 1 to 1.
This mixture should be consumed preferably in the morning on an empty stomach.
What are its benefits ?
Facilitates intestinal transit
Lemon and virgin olive oil promote the lubrication of the digestive mucosa and at the same time facilitate the work of the bladder. These two ingredients also contain antioxidants that help get rid of toxins and thus help to digest food.
Protects the heart
A review of studies conducted in Barcelona, Spain, suggests that people who regularly consume virgin or extra virgin olive oil are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease. In fact, the mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases in the Mediterranean region seems to be lower than in other regions of the world. This is due to the fact that olive oil, which is rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids while participating in the elimination of bad cholesterol, is the main source of dietary fat in the Mediterranean diet. As for lemon, it is the source of nearly 50% of the daily reference vitamin C. Research shows that the consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke cerebral.
Cleans liver
Due to our modern consumption pattern, more and more toxins are accumulating in our body and mainly in the liver which is the natural filter of the body. This implies a feeling of heaviness and continuous fatigue. This preparation helps to expel these toxins and feel revitalized.
Investigators from Tunisia and Saudi Arabia conducted a study showing that extra virgin olive oil could protect the liver from cellular damage associated with the chemical reaction between free radicals and other body molecules: what's calls oxidative stress.
Calm rheumatism
Lemon contains a high amount of calcium and vitamin C that help maintain and improve bone health. For its part, virgin olive oil contains many phenolic compounds that exert a powerful anti-inflammatory action. Mixing a teaspoon of each of these two fruits acts against the painful joint pain.
Firms skin and hair
This mixture is simply miraculous: indeed, lemon and olive oil, which respectively have antiseptic and nutritive qualities, are excellent allies for the health of the skin and hair.
This "magic" potion will give you a smooth skin and a luminous complexion. It can also fight skin diseases thanks to its antiseptic effect.
For the hair, in addition to drinking this mixture, you can apply it directly to your hair: the virgin olive oil will feed the lemon, it will act as an antiseptic. You will have strong and shiny hair without dandruff.
Strengthens the nails
To firm the nails, simply soak your fingers for 10 minutes in this mixture before falling asleep. Otherwise, for better absorption, you can soak cotton in this mixture and fix it on your fingers all night thanks to gloves.
Caution :
Lemon is not recommended for stomach ulcers, gallbladder disorders, kidney stones and citrus allergy.
