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Presentation

Drink made with ginger, lemon, water and cinnamon

Ingredients

for 4 people

Fresh ginger, peeled – 50 g (1.8 oz / ≈ ¼ cup sliced)

Lemon zest (from an untreated lemon) – zest of 1 lemon

Water – 600 g / 600 ml (20.3 fl oz / ≈ 2½ cups)

Cinnamon stick – 1 stick

Method

Wash the lemon well

Remove the rind without removing the white part

Peel the ginger root as well

Reduce the pulp by 30 g into sticks (

Pour the water into a saucepan

Add the lemon zest.

Also add the ginger and cinnamon stick

Bring to a boil for 10-15 minutes

Filter

Serve hot

Allergens

• Cinnamon: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices
• Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy
• Ginger: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Notes

• To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the drink provide the following benefits:

• Cinnamon: able to strengthen the immune system
• Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants
• Ginger: helps fight the sense of nausea and also has anti-inflammatory properties, facilitates digestion and strengthens the immune system

Composition

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Constipation
• Mucositis – Inflammation and injury of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (see Problems with chewing and swallowing) if not treated with thickeners