For this reason, and because in hot weather it is easy to increase the caloric intake of our diet, not so much through food but through drinks, it seems interesting to talk about an unexpected way to make homemade lemonade for:
1) Do not add extra calories to the diet (traditional lemonade is made with a lot of sugar).
2) Deflate the swollen belly.
The reasons why this mixture of ingredients in the form of lemonade helps prevent abdominal distension lie, above all, in the anti-inflammatory nature of ginger and mint; in the diuretic effect of cucumber and in the effectiveness of lemon, capable of improving the production of gastric juices to promote correct digestion and avoid poor food fermentation that could cause the dreaded abdominal inflammation. Furthermore, if we add another piece of good news to this, we have the perfect drink since lemons are good for the skin (and for cellulite). "Foods rich in vitamin C boost skin collagen levels, improve elasticity and keep skin firmer and tighter."
To make the most of the recipe, discover how these ingredients will make your abdomen look flat, without a trace of fat.
- Cucumber. It helps purify the body by reducing uric acid levels, prevents fluid retention and cleanses the intestine. It is also rich in vitamin K, which serves as an anti-inflammatory and antihemorrhagic.
- Ginger. Improves digestion by increasing the PH of the stomach and stimulating digestive enzymes. Due to its high fiber content, it helps gastrointestinal motility, according to Progressive Health.
- Lemon. According to The World's Healthiest Foods, this food contains unique flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.
Ingredients
- 2 liters of water
- 1/2 Cucumber
- 2 lemons
- 10 mint leaves
- ginger zest
Preparation mode
- Wash, disinfect and cut half of a cucumber into thin slices, it can be with or without peel, according to your preference.
- Wash and slice a couple of lemons.
- Grate ginger until you have a teaspoon or buy it already in powder form.
- Wash and disinfect 10 mint leaves.
Mix all ingredients in a 2.5/3 liter jug. Leave the drink in the refrigerator for a minimum of a couple of hours, if possible, let it sit overnight. Enjoy it and share the recipe!
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