A recent study conducted by the American Chemical Society (ACS) reveals that the sugars found in the plant that makes tequila could help lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers believe that this could help obese people lose weight.
Agavins is a natural form of sugar that is found in the agave plant. It is non-digestible and according to the study it can act as a dietary fibre and, as a result, will not raise blood glucose. It is necessary to differentiate it from the commonly known agave syrup, which is actually quite similar to a dangerous high-fructose corn syrup.
Dr. Mercedes G. López, Ph.D. and one of the researchers on the study said,
“We have found that since agavins reduce glucose levels and increase GLP-1, they also increase the amount of insulin.”
GLP-1 is a hormone that slows the stomach from emptying and stimulates the production of insulin.
Lopez further added,
“Agavins are not expensive and they have no known side effects, except for those few people who cannot tolerate them.”
This means that people feel full and, as a result, would eat less.
To prove this, the scientists fed mice a standard diet and added agavins to the water.
The study revealed that the mice who consumed agavins ate less and had lower blood glucose levels.
The effects were stronger than other artificial sweeteners and the mice consuming agavins also produced the GLP-1 hormone.(glucagon-like peptide 1)
So, you know the saying, when life gives you lemons, ask for tequila! A shot or two once in a while is not something you have to feel guilty about! Cheers to that!
The research was presented at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Dallas.
What is glucagon-like peptide 1?
Glucagon-like peptide 1 belongs to a family of hormones called the incretins, so-called because they enhance the secretion of insulin. Glucagon-like peptide 1 is a product of a molecule called pre-proglucagon, a polypeptide which is split to produce many hormones including glucagon.
Because they come from the same source, these hormones share some similarities, so are called ‘glucagon-like’. Cells found in the lining of the small intestine (called L-cells) are the major source of glucagon-like peptide 1, although it is also secreted in smaller quantities by the pancreas and the central nervous system.
Glucagon-like peptide 1 encourages the release of insulin from the pancreas, increases the volume of cells in the pancreas which produce insulin (beta cells) and holds back glucagon release. Glucagon-like peptide 1 also increases the feeling of fullness during and between meals by acting on appetite centres in the brain and by slowing the emptying of the stomach.
Tequila Recipes
Salty Chihuahua (with Lemonade)
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. tequila
5 oz. lemonade
Splash of lime juice
Lime wedge, and coarse salt or sugar for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Rim glass with salt or sugar. Fill glass with ice. Pour in tequila and lemonade. Squeeze and drop in lime wedge for a splash of lime juice. Stir and serve.!
Juan Collins
Ingredients:
4.5 oz. tequila (Hornitos Plata Tequila recommended)
1.5 oz. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
9 oz. club soda
Lemon wedge for garnish
Directions:
Fill tall glass with ice. Add all ingredients, and stir. Garnish with lemon and serve. (Yup, it’s THAT easy!)
Tangerine Ginger Margarita
Ingredients
4 slices fresh ginger, each 1/4-inch thick
2 slices tangerine, each 1/2-inch thick
1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila (100% agave)
1 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
2 ounces pomegranate juice
optional garnish: pomegranate seeds
Directions:
In a shaker, crush the ginger with a muddler. Add tangerine slices and muddle further, then top with ice, tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, and pomegranate juice. Cover tightly and shake for 15 seconds.
Strain into a martini glass or coupe and garnish with a few pomegranate seeds if desired.
In-Sandiary
Ingredients
For rimming the glass:
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
For the cocktail:
1 cup cubed ripe watermelon, seeds removed
2 ounces blanco tequila
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup
ice
Directions
Place 1 ounce lime juice in a saucer. Mix kosher salt, sugar, and ancho chili powder. Place in second saucer. Dip serving glass into lime juice, rotating so outer edge of the glass becomes moist. Repeat in the second saucer with the chile salt mixtu
Juice watermelon or muddle well in a cocktail shaker to yield 2 ounces watermelon juice. Strain and discard solids.
Add 2 ounces watermelon juice, tequila, 1/2 ounce lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake well. Fill rimmed serving glass with ice and strain drink into the glass. Serve immediately.
All the King's Men
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces reposado tequila
1/2 ounce Averna
1/2 ounce ruby port (we like Noval Black)
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 to 2 ounces ginger beer (we like Fever Tree)
For garnish: 1 paper-thin slice fresh ginger, 2 blackberries (optional)
Directions
Combine the tequila, Averna, port, honey, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Cover and shake for 15 seconds, until well chilled.
Fill a Collins glass with ice. Simultaneously strain the mixture and pour the ginger beer into the glass. (Or strain mixture into glass, top off with ginger beer, and stir gently.) Garnish with ginger slice and blackberries. Serve immediately.
Source :Google
DISCLAIMER
The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
Botanical name:Citrus lemettioides
English name:Sweet lime
Sanskrit name:Mishta nimbuka
Hindi name:Meeta nimbuka
Tamil name:Sathukudi
Urdu name :Mosambi
The juice from a sweet lime is mild and sweet. The flavor at times can be slightly tangy; the juice is sweet and not at all acidic. It tastes a lot like home-made lemonade without any sugar. If you want to ripen your sweet limes you can do this by placing them in some paper. Keep them at room temperature as it helps hasten the ripening process. You will know your fruit is ripe enough if it looks round, plump and is fragrant. The color will be slightly yellowish.
Sweet lime are also a rich source of potassium .The tangy flavor helps control nausea and vomiting. It is used to Relieve throat infections. It helps relieve constipation due to the roughage it provides. Sweet limes are rich in vitamin C hence helps by making up for the deficiency that causes scurvy. It also help prevent and cure gum diseases which are mainly caused due to the deficiency of vitamin C. Adding sweet limes to your regular fruit intake will ensure you have a healthy heart, clear vision, bright glowing skin & a healthy immune system.
This fruit is enjoyed the most either as a juice or whole after a morning jog , walk or yoga.
A freshly squeezed glass of sweet lime has the abilty to instantly cheer you up and energize you for the day ahead.
Pimples
Take the peel of mosambi and grind it well. Apply this on your face to get rid of pimples and acne. It clears your skin and makes it radiant.
Fair Skin:
Mix mosambi juice with chickpea flour to enhance your skin tone and make your skin look fairer
Asthma:
Make a drink by mixing mosambi juice, cumin seeds, and dry ginger powder. The drink gives instant relief in case of asthmatic cough.
Constipation:
Toxins are eliminated from the digestive system, and the fibers acts as roughage to regulate bowel movement and cure constipation. Mix a bit of salt to the juice to treat constipation.
The acids present in mosambi juice help in the removal of toxins from the bowel tracts, thus easing constipation. Sweet mosambi juice with a pinch of salt can provide immediate relief.
Additionally, it is effective in case of stomach upsets, dysentery, diarrhea and loose motions as it is rich in potassium. Due to its tasty flavour, it helps in avoiding vomiting and nausea. It also helps in curing bloody amoebic dysentery.
Gout:.The antioxidants present in mosambi help in flushing out uric acid and free radicals from the body. Vitamin C helps in neutralizing free radicals in the body.
Jaundice:
Mosambi is one fruit that doctors always recommend patients suffering from jaundice, a disease affecting the liver function. That’s because it gives a cooling effect that treats jaundice symptoms like fever and vomiting. Mosambi is a light food, making it easy to digest and it also boosts the liver function..
Motion Sickness
Mosambi has a tangy flavor, which is very useful for controlling motion sickness. You get relief from acidity and heartburn by drinking a glass of mosambi juice. The gastrointestinal tract is soothed, and all abdominal issues are solved.
Prevents scurvy:
We all know that deficiency of vitamin C can lead to scurvy, a disease where you suffer from swollen gums, cracked lips and flu. Mosambi, being rich in vitamin C helps prevent the condition. About 100 gm of mosambi contains 50 mg of vitamin C, which amounts for 60% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C.
Fights cancer:
Mosambi contains compounds called limonoids that are thought to fight different types of cancer.
Peptic Ulcers:
Limomin Glucoside and other flavonoids in mosambi heal peptic and oral ulcers with its antibiotic, detoxifying, anti carcinogenic, and antioxidant properties.
Peptic ulcers are open sores that occur on the inner lining of your esophagus, stomach or upper intestine and cause a lot of abdominal pain. The acids in lime juice provide relief against peptic ulcers by causing an alkaline reaction in the system, thus reducing gastric acidity.
For best results, you can drink a mixture of mosambi and lemon Juices. Drinking mosambi juice in warm water treats mouth ulcers and bad breath.
Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Mosambi is useful for curing swelling and inflammations because of the Vitamin C content. As such, you get relief from the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Vitamin C has shown to have a protective effect against damage caused by inflammation of tissues. So, mosambi can actually help in conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis where the immune cells of the body cause inflammation of the tissues. It is also fairly rich in folic acid that plays a role in supporting bone and joint health.
Tonsillitis:
Vitamin C is very useful for reducing the severity of problems like fever and cold. Mix a spoon of honey in mosambi juice and warm water. It soothes your inflamed tonsils and gives you relief from itchy and dry throat.
Urinary Problems:
Potassium in mosambi is very useful for detoxifying kidneys and the bladder. It cures any infection in the urinary tract. Being rich in potassium, mosambi juice helps in treating urinary disorders such as cystitis. Cystitis is an inflammation of urinary bladder, also known as urinary tract infection (UTI). Mosambi juice boiled in water should be taken within a couple of hours after cooling for immediate relief in cystitis. Potassium facilitates the detoxification process of kidneys and bladder, preventing various types of urinary tract infections.
Weight Loss
Mosambi is an ideal snack that can drive away your hunger, reenergize you and satiate you. One medium sized mosambi gives you only about 86 calories. Plus it gives a feeling of fullness due to its high water content and pulpy nature.
Mix lime juice and honey in lukewarm water to aid in weight loss. The cholesterol level is controlled, and blood pressure is also kept normal.
Immunity:
The functioning of heart is improved if you consume mosambi juice daily. This improves blood circulation and makes your immune system stronger. Vitamin C prevents cold and improves immunity.
Beneficial in Diabetes:
Mosambi juice is beneficial for diabetes patients. To treat diabetes, you can mix 2 teaspoons mosambi juice, 4 teaspoons amla juice and 1 teaspoon honey and take this on an empty stomach every morning for best results.
Good for Eyes:
Due to its antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties, this juice protects your eyes from infections and muscular degeneration. Washing your eyes with a few drops of mosambi juice mixed in plain or salt water can help in treating infections like conjunctivitis.
Common Cold:
Being rich in vitamin C, mosambi juice helps in clearing common cold and improves the body’s resistance towards cold.
Lowers Cholesterol:
Drinking mosambi juice reduces cholesterol and lowers blood pressure.
Skin Benefits of Mosambi Juice:
Mosambi juice has an important role to play in skincare. Being rich in vitamin C, it improves the skin color naturally and is used in several beauty products and alternative medicine supplements and vitamins. Some of its skin benefits are:
Treatment of Pigmentation, Spots and Blemishes:
Mosambi juice treats various pigmentation issues such as spots, pimples and blemishes. For this purpose, apply fresh mosambi juice on the affected area at bedtime and wash with warm water the next day.
Prevention of Skin Problems:
Mosambi juice is great for skin health due to the presence of vitamins and minerals. Its antioxidant, antibiotic and disinfectant properties rejuvenate the skin by protecting it from infections. Mosambi juice cleanses your blood, thus providing relief against skin problems.
Treatment of Body Odor and Sweat:
Taking a bath with mosambi juice mixed water helps in tackling body odor and sweat.
Treatment of Cracked Lips:
Rubbing mosambi juice on lips 2-3 times a day can reduce the darkness of lips and also treats chapped lips.
Reduction of Swelling and Pain:
Applying a mixture of mosambi juice and castor oil on the affected area can lessen swelling and pain.
Hair Benefits of Mosambi Juice:
Being rich in vitamin C, minerals and copper, mosambi juice is beneficial for hair and is often used as an active ingredient in several hair products.
Benefits of Copper:
Mosambi juice contains copper. This mineral is involved in the formation of the pigment melanin which is responsible for imparting color to your hair.
Used as a Hair-wash:
Mosambi juice can be used as a last hair wash for removing all the grime left behind by the shampoo and conditioner, thus providing you with soft and shiny hair.
A Great Home Remedy Element
Apart from the health benefit of sweet lime, when consumed as a part of daily diet, it has enormous amounts of benefits as a home remedy element as well. Being a rich source of natural vitamin C, it is helpful in preventing from catching cold.
It reduces the duration of the cold and boosts the immunity system. According to the homeopathy school of treatment, sweet lime also has antiseptic and antiviral properties. It can boost the liver function and provide effective relief from gastrointestinal issues.
It can be said that one can safely add sweet lime to their daily diet and derive endless benefits from its curative properties, but it is advisable to seek the advice of a physician when you are trying to use for a certain medical condition.
Sweet Lime Orange Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients: Yields 3 longish glasses
Oranges 2 medium and ripe
Sweet lime ( Musambi)2 medium and juicy variety
Lemon 1 medium
Sweet basil leaves 4 to 5
Mint leaves 4
Tender coconut water 3 cups replace it with sparkling water ( soda) or plain chilled water.
Water 1/2 cup
Sugar 1/3 cup
Ice cubes to serve
Mint leaves a few for garnish
Directions
In a pan, combine water, sugar, basil and mint leaves.
Heat until the sugar is melted. We are just making a basic sugar syrup so make sure you dont over heat the mixture.
Once done, let it cool completely.
Run through a sieve to get rid of any impurities.
Discard the leaves.
Squeeze juice from oranges and sweet lime.
Combine this with the sugar syrup, squeeze lemon juice into the mixture, mix well and refrigerate for atleast 1 hour.
To serve, add 1/3 cup of the citrus mixture, ice cubes and fill the remaining glass with tender coconut water.
NOTE:
Dont squeeze the juice from the fruits before the sugar syrup cools down as they tend to turn bitter.
The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
A recent study conducted by the American Chemical Society (ACS) reveals that the sugars found in the plant that makes tequila could help lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers believe that this could help obese people lose weight.
Agavins is a natural form of sugar that is found in the agave plant. It is non-digestible and according to the study it can act as a dietary fibre and, as a result, will not raise blood glucose. It is necessary to differentiate it from the commonly known agave syrup, which is actually quite similar to a dangerous high-fructose corn syrup.
Dr. Mercedes G. López, Ph.D. and one of the researchers on the study said,
“We have found that since agavins reduce glucose levels and increase GLP-1, they also increase the amount of insulin.”
GLP-1 is a hormone that slows the stomach from emptying and stimulates the production of insulin.
Lopez further added,
“Agavins are not expensive and they have no known side effects, except for those few people who cannot tolerate them.”
This means that people feel full and, as a result, would eat less.
To prove this, the scientists fed mice a standard diet and added agavins to the water.
The study revealed that the mice who consumed agavins ate less and had lower blood glucose levels.
The effects were stronger than other artificial sweeteners and the mice consuming agavins also produced the GLP-1 hormone.(glucagon-like peptide 1)
So, you know the saying, when life gives you lemons, ask for tequila! A shot or two once in a while is not something you have to feel guilty about! Cheers to that!
The research was presented at the National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Dallas.
What is glucagon-like peptide 1?
Glucagon-like peptide 1 belongs to a family of hormones called the incretins, so-called because they enhance the secretion of insulin. Glucagon-like peptide 1 is a product of a molecule called pre-proglucagon, a polypeptide which is split to produce many hormones including glucagon.
Because they come from the same source, these hormones share some similarities, so are called ‘glucagon-like’. Cells found in the lining of the small intestine (called L-cells) are the major source of glucagon-like peptide 1, although it is also secreted in smaller quantities by the pancreas and the central nervous system.
Glucagon-like peptide 1 encourages the release of insulin from the pancreas, increases the volume of cells in the pancreas which produce insulin (beta cells) and holds back glucagon release. Glucagon-like peptide 1 also increases the feeling of fullness during and between meals by acting on appetite centres in the brain and by slowing the emptying of the stomach.
Tequila Recipes
Salty Chihuahua (with Lemonade)
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. tequila
5 oz. lemonade
Splash of lime juice
Lime wedge, and coarse salt or sugar for garnish (optional)
Directions:
Rim glass with salt or sugar. Fill glass with ice. Pour in tequila and lemonade. Squeeze and drop in lime wedge for a splash of lime juice. Stir and serve.!
Juan Collins
Ingredients:
4.5 oz. tequila (Hornitos Plata Tequila recommended)
1.5 oz. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
9 oz. club soda
Lemon wedge for garnish
Directions:
Fill tall glass with ice. Add all ingredients, and stir. Garnish with lemon and serve. (Yup, it’s THAT easy!)
Tangerine Ginger Margarita
Ingredients
4 slices fresh ginger, each 1/4-inch thick
2 slices tangerine, each 1/2-inch thick
1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila (100% agave)
1 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
2 ounces pomegranate juice
optional garnish: pomegranate seeds
Directions:
In a shaker, crush the ginger with a muddler. Add tangerine slices and muddle further, then top with ice, tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, and pomegranate juice. Cover tightly and shake for 15 seconds.
Strain into a martini glass or coupe and garnish with a few pomegranate seeds if desired.
In-Sandiary
Ingredients
For rimming the glass:
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
For the cocktail:
1 cup cubed ripe watermelon, seeds removed
2 ounces blanco tequila
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/4 ounce simple syrup
ice
Directions
Place 1 ounce lime juice in a saucer. Mix kosher salt, sugar, and ancho chili powder. Place in second saucer. Dip serving glass into lime juice, rotating so outer edge of the glass becomes moist. Repeat in the second saucer with the chile salt mixtu
Juice watermelon or muddle well in a cocktail shaker to yield 2 ounces watermelon juice. Strain and discard solids.
Add 2 ounces watermelon juice, tequila, 1/2 ounce lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake well. Fill rimmed serving glass with ice and strain drink into the glass. Serve immediately.
All the King's Men
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces reposado tequila
1/2 ounce Averna
1/2 ounce ruby port (we like Noval Black)
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 to 2 ounces ginger beer (we like Fever Tree)
For garnish: 1 paper-thin slice fresh ginger, 2 blackberries (optional)
Directions
Combine the tequila, Averna, port, honey, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Cover and shake for 15 seconds, until well chilled.
Fill a Collins glass with ice. Simultaneously strain the mixture and pour the ginger beer into the glass. (Or strain mixture into glass, top off with ginger beer, and stir gently.) Garnish with ginger slice and blackberries. Serve immediately.
Source :Google
DISCLAIMER
The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
Botanical name:Citrus lemettioides
English name:Sweet lime
Sanskrit name:Mishta nimbuka
Hindi name:Meeta nimbuka
Tamil name:Sathukudi
Urdu name :Mosambi
The juice from a sweet lime is mild and sweet. The flavor at times can be slightly tangy; the juice is sweet and not at all acidic. It tastes a lot like home-made lemonade without any sugar. If you want to ripen your sweet limes you can do this by placing them in some paper. Keep them at room temperature as it helps hasten the ripening process. You will know your fruit is ripe enough if it looks round, plump and is fragrant. The color will be slightly yellowish.
Sweet lime are also a rich source of potassium .The tangy flavor helps control nausea and vomiting. It is used to Relieve throat infections. It helps relieve constipation due to the roughage it provides. Sweet limes are rich in vitamin C hence helps by making up for the deficiency that causes scurvy. It also help prevent and cure gum diseases which are mainly caused due to the deficiency of vitamin C. Adding sweet limes to your regular fruit intake will ensure you have a healthy heart, clear vision, bright glowing skin & a healthy immune system.
This fruit is enjoyed the most either as a juice or whole after a morning jog , walk or yoga.
A freshly squeezed glass of sweet lime has the abilty to instantly cheer you up and energize you for the day ahead.
Pimples
Take the peel of mosambi and grind it well. Apply this on your face to get rid of pimples and acne. It clears your skin and makes it radiant.
Fair Skin:
Mix mosambi juice with chickpea flour to enhance your skin tone and make your skin look fairer
Asthma:
Make a drink by mixing mosambi juice, cumin seeds, and dry ginger powder. The drink gives instant relief in case of asthmatic cough.
Constipation:
Toxins are eliminated from the digestive system, and the fibers acts as roughage to regulate bowel movement and cure constipation. Mix a bit of salt to the juice to treat constipation.
The acids present in mosambi juice help in the removal of toxins from the bowel tracts, thus easing constipation. Sweet mosambi juice with a pinch of salt can provide immediate relief.
Additionally, it is effective in case of stomach upsets, dysentery, diarrhea and loose motions as it is rich in potassium. Due to its tasty flavour, it helps in avoiding vomiting and nausea. It also helps in curing bloody amoebic dysentery.
Gout:.The antioxidants present in mosambi help in flushing out uric acid and free radicals from the body. Vitamin C helps in neutralizing free radicals in the body.
Jaundice:
Mosambi is one fruit that doctors always recommend patients suffering from jaundice, a disease affecting the liver function. That’s because it gives a cooling effect that treats jaundice symptoms like fever and vomiting. Mosambi is a light food, making it easy to digest and it also boosts the liver function..
Motion Sickness
Mosambi has a tangy flavor, which is very useful for controlling motion sickness. You get relief from acidity and heartburn by drinking a glass of mosambi juice. The gastrointestinal tract is soothed, and all abdominal issues are solved.
Prevents scurvy:
We all know that deficiency of vitamin C can lead to scurvy, a disease where you suffer from swollen gums, cracked lips and flu. Mosambi, being rich in vitamin C helps prevent the condition. About 100 gm of mosambi contains 50 mg of vitamin C, which amounts for 60% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C.
Fights cancer:
Mosambi contains compounds called limonoids that are thought to fight different types of cancer.
Peptic Ulcers:
Limomin Glucoside and other flavonoids in mosambi heal peptic and oral ulcers with its antibiotic, detoxifying, anti carcinogenic, and antioxidant properties.
Peptic ulcers are open sores that occur on the inner lining of your esophagus, stomach or upper intestine and cause a lot of abdominal pain. The acids in lime juice provide relief against peptic ulcers by causing an alkaline reaction in the system, thus reducing gastric acidity.
For best results, you can drink a mixture of mosambi and lemon Juices. Drinking mosambi juice in warm water treats mouth ulcers and bad breath.
Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Mosambi is useful for curing swelling and inflammations because of the Vitamin C content. As such, you get relief from the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Vitamin C has shown to have a protective effect against damage caused by inflammation of tissues. So, mosambi can actually help in conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis where the immune cells of the body cause inflammation of the tissues. It is also fairly rich in folic acid that plays a role in supporting bone and joint health.
Tonsillitis:
Vitamin C is very useful for reducing the severity of problems like fever and cold. Mix a spoon of honey in mosambi juice and warm water. It soothes your inflamed tonsils and gives you relief from itchy and dry throat.
Urinary Problems:
Potassium in mosambi is very useful for detoxifying kidneys and the bladder. It cures any infection in the urinary tract. Being rich in potassium, mosambi juice helps in treating urinary disorders such as cystitis. Cystitis is an inflammation of urinary bladder, also known as urinary tract infection (UTI). Mosambi juice boiled in water should be taken within a couple of hours after cooling for immediate relief in cystitis. Potassium facilitates the detoxification process of kidneys and bladder, preventing various types of urinary tract infections.
Weight Loss
Mosambi is an ideal snack that can drive away your hunger, reenergize you and satiate you. One medium sized mosambi gives you only about 86 calories. Plus it gives a feeling of fullness due to its high water content and pulpy nature.
Mix lime juice and honey in lukewarm water to aid in weight loss. The cholesterol level is controlled, and blood pressure is also kept normal.
Immunity:
The functioning of heart is improved if you consume mosambi juice daily. This improves blood circulation and makes your immune system stronger. Vitamin C prevents cold and improves immunity.
Beneficial in Diabetes:
Mosambi juice is beneficial for diabetes patients. To treat diabetes, you can mix 2 teaspoons mosambi juice, 4 teaspoons amla juice and 1 teaspoon honey and take this on an empty stomach every morning for best results.
Good for Eyes:
Due to its antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties, this juice protects your eyes from infections and muscular degeneration. Washing your eyes with a few drops of mosambi juice mixed in plain or salt water can help in treating infections like conjunctivitis.
Common Cold:
Being rich in vitamin C, mosambi juice helps in clearing common cold and improves the body’s resistance towards cold.
Lowers Cholesterol:
Drinking mosambi juice reduces cholesterol and lowers blood pressure.
Skin Benefits of Mosambi Juice:
Mosambi juice has an important role to play in skincare. Being rich in vitamin C, it improves the skin color naturally and is used in several beauty products and alternative medicine supplements and vitamins. Some of its skin benefits are:
Treatment of Pigmentation, Spots and Blemishes:
Mosambi juice treats various pigmentation issues such as spots, pimples and blemishes. For this purpose, apply fresh mosambi juice on the affected area at bedtime and wash with warm water the next day.
Prevention of Skin Problems:
Mosambi juice is great for skin health due to the presence of vitamins and minerals. Its antioxidant, antibiotic and disinfectant properties rejuvenate the skin by protecting it from infections. Mosambi juice cleanses your blood, thus providing relief against skin problems.
Treatment of Body Odor and Sweat:
Taking a bath with mosambi juice mixed water helps in tackling body odor and sweat.
Treatment of Cracked Lips:
Rubbing mosambi juice on lips 2-3 times a day can reduce the darkness of lips and also treats chapped lips.
Reduction of Swelling and Pain:
Applying a mixture of mosambi juice and castor oil on the affected area can lessen swelling and pain.
Hair Benefits of Mosambi Juice:
Being rich in vitamin C, minerals and copper, mosambi juice is beneficial for hair and is often used as an active ingredient in several hair products.
Benefits of Copper:
Mosambi juice contains copper. This mineral is involved in the formation of the pigment melanin which is responsible for imparting color to your hair.
Used as a Hair-wash:
Mosambi juice can be used as a last hair wash for removing all the grime left behind by the shampoo and conditioner, thus providing you with soft and shiny hair.
A Great Home Remedy Element
Apart from the health benefit of sweet lime, when consumed as a part of daily diet, it has enormous amounts of benefits as a home remedy element as well. Being a rich source of natural vitamin C, it is helpful in preventing from catching cold.
It reduces the duration of the cold and boosts the immunity system. According to the homeopathy school of treatment, sweet lime also has antiseptic and antiviral properties. It can boost the liver function and provide effective relief from gastrointestinal issues.
It can be said that one can safely add sweet lime to their daily diet and derive endless benefits from its curative properties, but it is advisable to seek the advice of a physician when you are trying to use for a certain medical condition.
Sweet Lime Orange Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients: Yields 3 longish glasses
Oranges 2 medium and ripe
Sweet lime ( Musambi)2 medium and juicy variety
Lemon 1 medium
Sweet basil leaves 4 to 5
Mint leaves 4
Tender coconut water 3 cups replace it with sparkling water ( soda) or plain chilled water.
Water 1/2 cup
Sugar 1/3 cup
Ice cubes to serve
Mint leaves a few for garnish
Directions
In a pan, combine water, sugar, basil and mint leaves.
Heat until the sugar is melted. We are just making a basic sugar syrup so make sure you dont over heat the mixture.
Once done, let it cool completely.
Run through a sieve to get rid of any impurities.
Discard the leaves.
Squeeze juice from oranges and sweet lime.
Combine this with the sugar syrup, squeeze lemon juice into the mixture, mix well and refrigerate for atleast 1 hour.
To serve, add 1/3 cup of the citrus mixture, ice cubes and fill the remaining glass with tender coconut water.
NOTE:
Dont squeeze the juice from the fruits before the sugar syrup cools down as they tend to turn bitter.
The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
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