A cold is easily caught in any season. Most people use anti-influenza drugs offered by several pharmaceutical companies to treat themselves. However, these treatments can do more harm than good, especially to the liver! Fortunately, there is a natural recipe that is easy to prepare to get you back on your feet.
In this article, we offer you a delicious garlic and ginger soup, two foods well known for their beneficial health benefits.
The benefits of garlic
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In addition to being tasty, garlic is filled with antioxidants that can help stop and eradicate viruses. This is due to the chemical allicin that is released when the garlic is freshly chopped. This natural antibiotic is also responsible for its aroma and of course the strong smell of garlic.
Allicin is known to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, prevent blood clots and improve blood flow. Garlic as a whole has been used for centuries for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. Originally, it was also used to treat wounds.
With regard to your cold, increasing your intake of garlic can reduce the duration of symptoms by at least a day. It can also reduce their severity.
According to a study published by Mexican researchers, garlic consumption has been found to increase the number of T cells (cells responsible for the secondary immune response) in the blood. The greater the number of T cells, the stronger and more efficient the immune system, and therefore the body becomes able to fight viruses much more easily. In addition, another study has shown that garlic could be an effective alternative to fight bacteria as well as antibiotics.
The benefits of ginger
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Ginger has been used for thousands of years as a natural treatment for colds and flu in Asia. It activates perspiration that helps eliminate toxins and organic waste.
Indeed, a 2013 review published in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine attests antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of ginger, which make it an effective herbal remedy for a wide range of medical conditions, including the colds and flu.
In addition, ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and can be used effectively to get rid of a sore throat. It also contains active ingredients, such as gingerol and shogaol, which have strong antimicrobial properties that help your body fight the cold-causing viruses.
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Recipe of ginger soup and garlic
What you need (for 4 people):
· 26 cloves of garlic (unpeeled), organic
· 2 tablespoons of olive oil, organic and extra virgin
· 1/2 cup fresh ginger, organic
· 2 cups of sliced onions, organic
· 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
· 26 cloves garlic, peeled, organic
· 1/2 cup of organic coconut milk
· 3 and ½ cups of vegetable broth, organic
· 4 quarters of lemon, organic
· 1 tablespoon of non-hydrogenated vegetable butter
Instructions :
· Preheat the oven to 150 ° C.
· Put 26 cloves of garlic in a small glass dish.
· Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt, toss to coat well.
· Cover the dish and bake for 45 minutes until garlic is golden.
· Cool and press the garlic between the fingers to release the pods in a small bowl.
· Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
· Add the onions, thyme and ginger. Cook for about 6 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
· Add the roasted garlic and the 26 cloves of raw garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
· Add vegetable broth, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until garlic becomes tender.
· Puree in the blender.
· Put back in a saucepan, add the coconut milk and let it simmer.
· Season with sea salt and pepper. Squeeze 1 lemon wedge into each bowl.
Warnings
- Garlic is not recommended for people suffering from porphyria, a blood disease, or to undergo surgery.
- Ginger is not recommended for pregnant women, people suffering from diabetes or blood disease.
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