As everyone knows, smoking is one of the deadliest habits there are. But many of us still do it in spite of that. More than 16 million Americans experience health problems as a result of smoking. At least thirty people suffer from a serious smoking-related illness for every person that is killed by it.
We're consuming fewer cigarettes, but their effects persist. Your lungs suffer often severe and permanent harm as a result. But lucky for you, smokers and ex-smokers! You can get rid of these toxins from your lungs by drinking this beverage.
What’s in the Drink?
Three main ingredients make the drink work: turmeric, ginger, and onion. All three are packed with various health benefits, but combined they form a potent and tasty lung cleansing beverage.Turmeric is a spice from India that is widely known for its vibrant gold color. It’s also praised for its health benefits, as many as 600 of them! It’s high in minerals and vitamins and has anticancer, antibacterial and antiviral properties. If this spice isn’t a part of your daily life already, it should be!
Ginger is most commonly used for settling an upset stomach, but it can do so much more. One, in particular, is the ability to reduce excess mucus in your lungs, which can happen as a result of smoking.
Finally, onions have powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties. It’s been used to treat some cancers, showing it can inhibit further growth of the cells. Not bad for a vegetable that’s known for making you cry and being self-conscious of your breath.
How to make
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. of turmeric
- 400g of onion
- Thumb sized ginger root
- 400g of natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, xylitol, stevia, lo han, etc.)
- 1L of water
Preparation
- Mix the sweetener into the water and heat until boiling
- Chop the ginger and onion and add to the mixture, bring back to a boil
- Add the turmeric and lower the heat to medium
- Heat until there is only half the original amount left
- Strain what’s left into a glass container
- Let it cool to room temperature then place in the fridge
- Consume 2 tbsp. daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, at least 2 hours after a meal
Smoking may be addictive, but it’s never too late to quit. It won’t be easy, but it will benefit you in the end. This drink is a great start for smokers and a better one for ex-smokers. Try it yourself and start breathing a little easier!