The Benefits Of Drinking Garlic Tea
It is known that garlic and garlic tea was already widely used in ancient Greece and that it was used to strengthen the body, improve overall health and at the same time give energy and youthfulness. You probably know the benefits of garlic as a natural antibiotic and a source of antioxidants.
So why not try this garlic tea that is not only delicious, but also unique?
The amazing properties of garlic tea
We have already explained that it is sometimes not easy to eat a clove of garlic in the morning on an empty stomach. However, there is a way that makes that easier: garlic tea. Do you want to know what it can do for you?
- Garlic tea is an ideal remedy to help with weight loss. Garlic tea is a great cleanser that helps the body to dissolve the excess fat in our body. We should keep in mind that it can speed up our digestion and if we make a habit of drinking it every morning, it is not only good for our overall health, but also for our figure.
- Garlic tea is also an inexpensive and effective remedy for improving our heart health. It stimulates circulation, may reduce bad cholesterol or LDL, appears to widen blood vessels and may help prevent arteriosclerosis.
- Do you know how many vitamins you get with just one glass of garlic tea a day? A lot! You get vitamin A, B1, B2 and C and also some of antioxidants inside that are very suitable for your eyes and your skin and help prevent premature aging.
- As you already know, garlic is a very good natural antibiotic. This means that we can help prevent those nasty colds and make our immune system stronger to prevent other diseases. Greek soldiers have even been known to drink garlic tea after their battles to treat infections. As you can see, the “miracles” they attributed to garlic tea are not that uncommon.
How do I prepare my garlic tea?
We want to show you a recipe for one glass of garlic tea. You need all the ingredients to make a delicious tea, but without that annoying smell.
Ingredients
- One clove of garlic
- One glass of water (200 ml)
- A little ground ginger (3 grams)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey (25 grams)
Preparation
- It’s very easy to make. The first thing to do is bring the water to a boil. While you wait, chop the garlic into small pieces (or use a garlic press, whichever is most comfortable for you). This way, the benefits of the garlic are preserved when you cook it.
- When the water is boiling, add the ginger and garlic. Then let it boil for fifteen or twenty minutes. Then take it off the heat and let it stand for ten minutes.
- Is it ready now? Awesome. The next step is easy. Strain the liquid, reserving the water, which the garlic and ginger were allowed to soak in during cooking. Now you just need to add a tablespoon of lemon juice and a tablespoon of honey to sweeten this delicious tea or infusion made from garlic.
- You don’t have to worry about the smell coming from this tea. By adding the ginger and lemon while cooking, the smell disappears completely in your mouth, allowing you to enjoy this amazing medicinal product.
When should I drink it?
You can drink it every day in the morning, on an empty stomach, shortly after you get up. You will get the same results as eating a pure garlic clove. In addition, you also enjoy the benefits of ginger and lemon.
A simple, medicinal recipe that is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that is great to drink every day.
It is a habit that is very good for your health and can protect you against many of the most common diseases. Why don’t we learn from the Ancient Greeks and start drinking garlic tea every day?
