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This powerful juice combines ginger, lemon, and garlic—three ingredients known for their heart health benefits. Regular consumption of this juice may help improve circulation, lower blood pressure, and reduce arterial plaque. Here’s how to make this potent cardiovascular tonic.
Benefits of the Ingredients
1.Ginger: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger can help reduce inflammation throughout the body, including the arteries. It also aids in blood circulation and has been found to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
2.Lemon: Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, lemon helps strengthen blood vessels, reduce inflammation, and prevent arterial accumulation of plaque by improving cholesterol levels.
3.Garlic: Studies have consistently found that garlic has significant cardiovascular benefits. It lowers blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and aids in preventing arterial plaque buildup. Garlic’s active compound, allicin, is thought to be largely responsible for these effects.
Ingredients:
1 inch of fresh ginger root
2 cloves of fresh garlic
1 fresh lemon
1 cup of water (optional, to dilute if needed)
Honey to taste (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions:
1.Prepare the Ingredients:
Peel the ginger and garlic.
Wash the lemon thoroughly and cut it into slices, keeping the skin on for added nutrients.
2.Juicing:
If you have a juicer, pass the ginger, garlic, and whole lemon through the juicer.
If using a blender, blend the ginger, garlic, and lemon with a cup of water until thoroughly combined. Then, strain the mixture using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to extract the juice.
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