The average American diet includes too much salt, fat and sugar, ingredients that contribute to numerous health conditions. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the USA, and it occurs mainly due to an unhealthy diet. To prevent it, you must exercise regularly, maintain healthy weight, quit smoking, lower the cholesterol levels as well as your blood pressure.
However, even besides that, you might need a little boost to reverse heart conditions. This recipe will help you achieve that:
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- Lemon juice (from half a lemon)
- Half a teaspoon of organic ginger (grated)
- A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- A tablespoon of organic honey
Preparation
Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix on low speed until you get a smooth mixture. Afterwards, transfer the mixture into a glass jar and keep it in the fridge. Drink small amounts of it throughout the day before meals. If the taste is too strong for you, dilute it with a little water or mix it into your favorite smoothie.
Health benefits of the ingredients
Raw garlic
According to animal research, garlic will help you reduce the level of triglycerides, cholesterol and blood sugar, preventing atherosclerosis.
Ginger
Ginger is a powerful ingredient that will bring down triglycerides and cholesterol levels in the blood in people with diabetes, nephrotic syndrome, hypothyroidism and alcoholism.
Apple cider vinegar
ACV improves blood sugar control while insulin levels, while reducing triglycerides and cholesterol levels in patients suffering from type 2 diabetes.
Honey
Honey prevents cholesterol build-up in the blood vessels in the body.
Reducing triglycerides and blood cholesterol levels will prevent heart diseases and plaque build-up in the arteries. It’s also a good idea to eliminate processed foods from your diet and incorporate healthier fats while exercising regularly.
