My magic detox potion
I will present you today my little detox magic potion. I try to drink as often as possible, it is refreshing and very good for health.
It will surely be very useful with the arrival of the holiday season and hearty meals.
To concoct this magic potion, you will need :
2 liters of water
2 lemons
1 medium cucumber
2 teaspoons grated ginger
10 fresh mint leaves without pesticides of course
Put the two liters of water in a large enough bottle as the level will go up by adding all the ingredients so if you take a bottle of 2 liters, it will be too fair, or you take these famous bottles of 5 liters or a beautiful glass dispenser as in my picture. I paid it 10 euros in a decor store and I admit that when I leave the fridge to taste my guests, they are always amazed.
Add the juice of both lemons and zests if they are untreated.
Add small pieces of cucumber with or without the skin.
Then add the grated ginger and the mint leaves previously rinsed with water.
Let macerate this mixture in the refrigerator minimum 12 hours so that it has time to spread well.
Enjoy 👅
Note : for the greedy, you can add a little Stevia
Properties of the different ingredients
The cucumber
Cucumber belongs to the family of cucurbits, it contains substances that have anti-inflammatory properties. In his skin is stored a protein that can lower cholesterol and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. She also has anti-diabetes virtues.
The ideal is to consume cucumbers of an older and bitter variety such as cucumber to confit (Melothria Scabra).
Cucumber tends to promote satiety, indeed, it is composed of 95% water.
It also contains very few calories, which is ideal when trying to shed a few pounds or when you want to eat lighter (provided you do not add fat such as mayonnaise).
The lemon
It contains a lot of treasures, indeed, it contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, copper and antioxidants.
It is also a source of vitamin C, it helps fight against fatigue and stimulates the immune system. It boosts the body.
It helps digestion by cleaning our digestive system and is also a natural diuretic.
It contains pectin (like apples), it is a fiber that swells on contact with water in the stomach, so it is a natural hunger cut.
Ginger
Ginger has antiemetic properties, which means it has the ability to soothe nausea and vomiting. It is recommended to drink ginger tea when you are nauseous or have a heavy stomach.
It stimulates the digestion of food.
It also contains anti-inflammatories. It helps to fight against infections (ex: sore throat).
Mint
In addition to perfume detox potion, mint has relaxing properties, antibacterial and decongestant.
It also helps with digestion.