Strengthening your health starts with healthy habits first, and that basically involves our eating routine. Choosing ingredients rich in vitamins and trace elements can make all the difference, especially since some are known to strengthen our immune system. Beyond genetic or hereditary factors that are beyond our control, healthy living is a real ally in reducing the risk of disease. And to protect us optimally, Mother Nature is full of virtues which should be taken advantage of. By combining the right foods and paying attention to their benefits, it is therefore possible to concoct real boosters of immunity. Discover a simple and handy recipe to protect your health.
Renowned for their therapeutic properties, fruits and vegetables are true allies for the organism. Consumed regularly and in sufficient quantities, they represent a shield against many everyday ills thanks to their vitamin content which optimizes our health.
Indeed, the body requires adequate nutrient intakes to protect itself from external aggressions. This also applies to sleep and physical activity.
Indeed, our lifestyle affects our health in a much more significant way than we tend to believe. And for good reason, bad habits of life gradually weaken our organism, increasing our vulnerability to diseases.
Influenza, colds, annoying coughs… almost all of us face it during the year. In the middle of winter or even when temperatures are climbing, viruses and bacteria are always present, damaging our health if we show slack. For this purpose, it is necessary to stimulate his body from time to time to strengthen his immunity. And that's good, we have an ideal syrup recipe to protect you from these everyday inconveniences.
Why does it work?
Based on onion, lemon and honey, this syrup is a formidable concentrate of benefits. And for good reason, its ingredients have useful therapeutic properties to strengthen our health. As Dr Jean-Christophe Charrié and Marie-Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre explain in the book “In good health all year round”, lemon is often recommended as a cure for those who fall ill easily in winter, suffering in particular from colds, angina or flu.
Citrus is indeed known to prevent infections thanks to its content of vitamin C, antioxidants and flavonoids. These components, which are also found in onions in the form of quercetin, are, according to scientists, major assets for fighting inflammation and boosting immunity.
The onion also has a so-called "mucolytic" action, which means that it clears the airways by thinning the secretions accumulated in the bronchi.
Finally, honey helps boost the immune system in the event of infection. According to an article published by Pharmacognosy Research, its benefits are due to its content of flavonoids and polyphenols.
How to prepare this natural syrup?
First, it is recommended to obtain ingredients of organic origin. Before proceeding to preparation, you will need:
- 3 Glasses of water
- 2 Lemons
- 1 Onion
- 2 Tablespoons of honey
1. First, cut the onion and lemons into rings. These don't have to be too thin.
2. In a saucepan, boil your 3 glasses of water and then add your two ingredients and the two tablespoons of honey.
3. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat, then remove from heat and allow to cool for a few moments.
4. Once the preparation is warm, pour it into a glass container and close it tightly.
5. Place the mixture in the fridge overnight then filter it all upon waking to obtain your syrup.
You can drink it 3 to 4 times a day until the symptoms disappear.
Caution
This remedy is in no way a substitute for medical advice, especially since some diseases can have similar symptoms. It is therefore strongly recommended to consult your doctor for a reliable diagnosis of your state of health before using a natural preparation.