Recipes for Health 1

Ingredients:

• 2 cloves of garlic (Allium sativum)
• 5cm of ginger root( zingiber officinale)
• 1x 5cm cinnamon stick (Cinnamomum verum)
• 1.5 cups of water
• Honey to sweeten (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the ingredients: peel and crush the garlic cloves to release their juice and set them aside for 10 minutes. Chop the ginger into small pieces. Use fresh organic pieces for the best flavour and health benefits.
2. Boil the water: boil 1.5 cups (355ml) of water over medium heat in a pot.
3. Infuse ingredients: add the chopped ginger, crushed garlic and cinnamon stick to the boiling water. Continue boiling until the water reduces to about a cup ensuring the flavours are infused in the water.
4. Add Lemon: add the lemon wedges to the pot and then turn off the heat.
5. Steep mixture: Cover the pot and let the mixture steep for 5 minutes allow the flavours to meld
6. Strain liquid: after steeping, strain the mixture to remove any solid particles.
7. Sweeten: sweeten with honey if desired.

DOSAGE:

Take one cup of this tea on an empty stomach daily for 7 days for arterial health benefits.

Notes:

 Garlic can thin the blood, so individuals on blood thinning medications should use caution and consult a healthcare provider before consuming large amounts.

Ginger may interact with certain medications such as blood thinners and diabetes medications, so use caution if you are taking these medications.