A glass of plain water is the body's best friend. It can become even more beneficial if you add spices with medicinal properties. You will get a super healthy drink that improves digestion and cleanses the body.
The drink can also be made in a water bottle, so you can take it with you to work and drink it throughout the day. It will be delicious if you add two spices at the same time - lemon juice and cinnamon, cloves and mint leaves, lime juice and fresh cucumbers go well together, and you can try other combinations yourself.
1. Freshly squeezed lemon juice or grapefruit juice
Lemon and grapefruit are excellent sources of vitamin C, a very important antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals in the body. They are also good body purifiers and stimulate digestion. Squeeze half a lemon or lime into a bottle of water.
2. Fresh mint leaves
You can grow mint yourself in the garden, on the balcony, and it will grow even if you keep it inside, just put it next to the window so that it gets enough light. Mint, also known as mint, activates salivary glands and digestive enzymes that help the body absorb nutrients from food. Due to its soothing properties, it also helps with stomach problems.
3. Clove
In addition to helping with problems with the digestive system, it successfully fights against parasites that can be found in the human body. Put three to five whole cloves in the water and let them sit for a while to add flavor to the water. After drinking the water, you can eat the cloves, just be careful because they can be very spicy.
4. Ginger root
Ginger has been used for centuries as a remedy for indigestion, colic, nausea and gas. In addition, it improves circulation, has an anti-inflammatory and antiviral effect. Cut a thumb-sized piece of ginger into smaller cubes and add them to the water. As with cloves, when you drink water you can eat ginger, but carefully because it is also very "aromatic".
5. Fresh cucumber
Cucumbers give the water a nice refreshing taste, and since they float, you can eat them while drinking the water. They help remove toxins from the digestive system and supply the body with water. Not only do they contain antioxidants and fiber, but they also promote insulin production in the pancreas. Dice slices of fresh cucumber to make it easier to eat them while drinking water.
6. Cinnamon
An excellent remedy against fungi and viruses, which also helps with indigestion. It improves circulation, the breakdown of fats during digestion and the regulation of blood glucose by slowing down the time it takes for food to reach the small intestine from the stomach. Put a piece of cinnamon stick in the water and let it stand for a while to flavor the water, B92 reports.
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