Carrot, lemon and honey syrup is an excellent option for relieving coughs with phlegm present in flu and colds, for example, taking 2 tablespoons per day.
Carrot and lemon have antioxidant properties that help combat respiratory disorders, stimulating defense cells and helping to strengthen the immune system.
Honey is a food that has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties, helping to fight infections caused by viruses and bacteria and relieving some symptoms associated with the flu and cold, such as cough, phlegm and sore throat. .
Benefits of Carrot Syrup
Carrot syrup with honey and lemon has several health benefits, the main ones being:
- Strengthen the immune systemas it contains vitamins A and C, which are nutrients that help stimulate the body’s defense cells, being excellent for fighting flu and colds;
- Fight viruses, fungi and bacteriaas honey and vitamin A have antimicrobial properties;
- Eliminate phlegm from the throatas it has an expectorant action;
- Relieve coughbecause it keeps the mucous membrane in the throat hydrated, protecting against irritation and reducing the cough reflex.
The syrup has a pleasant flavor and is easily tolerated by children from 2 years of age.
How to prepare the syrup
Carrot syrup with lemon and honey can be easily prepared at home.
Ingredients
- 1 grated carrot
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of honey (include only for children over 1 year old)
Preparation mode
Grate the carrot or cut it into very thin slices and then place it on a plate and cover it with sugar. To enhance the effect of the medicine, add 1/2 squeezed lemon and 1 tablespoon of honey, over the entire carrot.
The dish must be placed outdoors to rest for a few minutes and is ready to be consumed when the carrot begins to release its natural juice.
Honey should not be ingested by children under 2 years of age due to the risk of botulism. In this case, simply remove the honey from the syrup recipe.
How to drink
It is recommended to take 2 spoons of this syrup per day, but it must be taken with caution, as it contains a large amount of sugar, making it contraindicated for those with diabetes.
Bibliography
- GHELDOF, Nele; WANG, Xiao-Hong; ENGESETH, Nicki J.. Buckwheat honey increases serum antioxidant capacity in humans. J Agric Food Chem .. Vol. 51, n. 5. 1500-1505, 2003
- SCHRAMM, Derek D. et al. Honey with high levels of antioxidants can provide protection to healthy human subjects. J Agric Food Chem .. Vol. 51, n. 6. 1732-1735, 2003
