The combination of lemon, garlic, ginger, and cinnamon has become popular as a traditional homemade remedy. You may have seen claims that this powerful mixture can “cure everything,” clean the arteries, melt away fat, control diabetes, or prevent illness.
Those claims are exaggerated. No homemade drink can cure every disease or replace medical treatment. However, each of these ingredients can add flavor and useful plant compounds to your diet, and together they make a warming, refreshing drink that can easily become part of a healthy routine.
Here is a simple way to prepare it at home.
Ingredients
- 2 fresh lemons
- 4 garlic cloves
- A piece of fresh ginger, about 2 inches
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 3 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
Step 1: Prepare the Garlic
Peel four fresh garlic cloves.
Lightly crush them with the side of a knife.
Crushing garlic helps release its characteristic compounds and gives the drink a stronger flavor.
If you are sensitive to raw garlic, start with two cloves instead.
Step 2: Prepare the Ginger
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