Carrot syrup with honey and lemon is a good home remedy to relieve flu symptoms, as these foods have expectorant and antioxidant properties that help fight colds and flu, as they clear and decrease the airways. rash, irritation due to coughing.
A good time to take this syrup is in the morning and after meals, because so the glycemic index does not increase very quickly. Another important precaution is not to give this honey syrup to children under 1 year old, due to the risk of botulism. In this case, just remove the honey from the recipe, it will also have the same effect.
Ingredients
Grate the carrot or cut into very thin slices, then place it on a plate and cover with sugar. To enhance the effect of the remedy, add 1/2 squeezed lemon and 1 tablespoon of honey to the whole carrot.
The dish should be placed outdoors for a few minutes and ready to eat when the carrot starts to remove its natural juice. It is recommended to take 2 tablespoons of this syrup a day, but this syrup should be taken with caution as it contains a lot of sugar, being hired for diabetics.
Carrot syrup with honey and lemon has several health benefits, the main ones being:
In addition, this syrup has a pleasant taste and children tolerate it more easily.
See also how to make lemon tea with honey or flu echinacea tea by watching the video below: