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Carrot syrup with honey and lemon is a good home remedy option to relieve flu symptoms, because these foods have expectorant and antioxidant properties that help fight colds and flu, as they clear the airways and decrease rash irritation due to cough.
A good time to take this syrup is in the morning and after meals, because that way the glycemic index does not increase very fast. Another important precaution is not to give this syrup with honey 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.
How to prepare syrup
Ingredients
- 1 grated carrot
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of honey (include only for children older than 1 year)
Preparation mode
Grate the carrot or cut into very thin slices and then place on a plate, and cover with sugar. To enhance the effect of the remedy, 1/2 a squeezed lemon and 1 spoon of honey should be added over the whole carrot.
The dish should be placed in the open air to stand for a few minutes and is ready to be eaten when the carrot begins to eliminate its natural juice. It is recommended to take 2 tablespoons of this syrup a day, but this syrup should be taken with caution because it has a large amount of sugar, being contraindicated for those who have diabetes.
Benefits of this carrot syrup
Carrot syrup with honey and lemon has several health benefits, the main ones being:
- Strengthen the immune system, as it is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C;
- Remove the phlegm from the throat because it has an expectorant action;
- Relieves cough because it clears the throat;
- Fight the flu, cold, runny nose and eliminate phlegm from the nose, throat and lungs.
In addition, this syrup has a pleasant taste and is more easily tolerated by children.
See also how to prepare lemon tea with honey or echinacea tea for the flu by watching the following video:
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team