Air polluted with exhaust fumes and highly processed food are a source of toxins that adversely affect the body. This is why, although the human body is equipped with organs such as kidneys and liver, which are responsible for detoxification, it is worth additionally supporting their functioning. For this purpose, you do not have to resort to drastic starvation diets or not very tasty concoctions based on celery. All you need to do is enrich your standard menu, based on highly nutritious products, with health-promoting natural drinks. One of them is honeybush infusion.
Honeybush is a plant from the southern part of Africa. It probably owes its name to its golden flowers and honey aroma. Honeybush is made from leaves, flowers and stems herbata Honeybushwhich is produced near Cape Town. Interestingly, this plant is related to the red bush, known as the popular red Rooibos tea.
Where to buy honeybush? The dried material for preparing honeybush infusion can be purchased in herbal stores and health food stores. It is also widely available in online stores.
Consuming honeybush infusion supports the body’s detoxifying functions. Moreover, such a drink will be a great choice for the body in the autumn and winter, when colds are much more common. Honeybush has antibacterial properties, making it a good support during infections. What’s more, has an expectorant effectthus helping to get rid of retained secretions. He is also credited with properties that have a soothing effect on the nervous system and facilitate falling asleep.
Additionally, it is worth mentioning that Honeybush is a source of valuable antioxidanty, which support the fight against the harmful effects of free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, and also have anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and anti-cancer properties. Minerals also present in it:
- potassiumwhich helps reduce high blood pressure and contributes to the proper functioning of the heart,
- calciumstrengthens bones and teeth, reducing the risk of osteoporosis,
- copperwhich has a positive effect on immunity and the production of red blood cells,
- ironpreventing anemia.
Honeybush infusion also helps maintain normal blood sugar levels. Interestingly, drinking honeybush infusion regularly may have a beneficial effect on weight loss, It is believed to have properties that support fat burning. Such tea improves digestionpreventing constipation.
What does honeyberry infusion taste like? It is slightly sweet and pleasant in taste, it can be eaten both hot and cold with ice cubes.
How to brew honeybush infusion? Pour a teaspoon of the herb into a cup and pour 200 ml of hot water. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes to infuse, covered. Strain the infusion. You can drink the finished drink plain or add a slice of lemon and a bit of honey. Some gourmets choose the option with milk and honey instead of lemon. There are no strict guidelines as to the amount of honeydew infusion you can drink, so you can drink it every day.
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