In the past, when dealing with colds, people used primarily easily available home remedies. It’s no secret that fruits and vegetables contain health-promoting ingredients that help support the body when the immune system is weakened. Today we will take a closer look properties of garlic and cranberriesy. You can prepare from them potion for lack of energy and immunity.
Natural ingredients such as garlic, cranberries and honey can effectively support the body, helping protect it against colds and flu. They are also an effective way to give yourself energy.
Garlic is often called natural antibiotic. The substance present in it, called allicin, has strong antibacterial, antiviral and fungicidal properties. Eating garlic regularly is a way to improve your immunity, and when you catch a cold, it supports the body in fighting the infection. It also helps clear the respiratory tract and reduce fever. It is worth adding that consuming garlic is also beneficial beneficial for people who want to take care of their cardiovascular systemhelps stabilize blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It is also believed to have antithrombotic properties.
Cranberries are also known for their antibacterial properties. This is not only about support against colds, its fruits are also often included in preparations for urinary tract infections, especially cystitis. It also supports the intestines because it contains dietary fiber. She is also credited with action positively affecting the functioning of the liver and kidneys. Cranberries have a positive effect on circulatory systemhelps maintain proper blood pressure and also has properties that lower sugar and cholesterol levels. It also helps take care of your eye health. Cranberry fruits provide, among others:
- vitamin Cwhich supports immunity, has an antioxidant effect, and also contributes to collagen synthesis and better iron absorption.
- vitamin E helps take care of the condition of the skin, is a natural antioxidant,
- vitamin K it improves blood clotting and supports the skeletal system.
Additionally the honey present in the misture also has a bactericidal effect and is considered good support for heart health. It also has a soothing and supporting effect on the digestive system.
To prepare the energizing immunity potion, you will need:
- 1 cup of fresh cranberries,
- 5 cloves of garlic,
- 3-4 tablespoons of natural honey.
Preparing the mixture is very simple. Just mix the washed and dried cranberries with peeled garlic and honey until smooth. Pour the finished mixture into a clean and sterilized jar, cover it and put it in the fridge.
How to use a cranberry and garlic mixture for lack of energy and immunity? If you want to treat it as a dietary supplement, consume one tablespoon of the paste a day. However, when you have a cold, you can take it three times a day, also taking one spoon.
Although this mixture is very healthy, there are probably contraindications to its use. Due to the content of raw garlic will not be recommended for people suffering from stomach problems. Due to the high concentration of oxalates, it is also not recommended for: kidney stones. It may also be a contraindication osteoporosis and thrombosis.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, kontakter.pl
