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Presentation

Drink to support the immune system, to be taken in shots made with ginger, lemon and orange juice, honey and cayenne pepper.

Ingredients

Fresh ginger root – 1 piece (≈ 20 g / 0.7 oz)

Lemon juice – juice of 1 lemon (≈ 15 ml / 1 tablespoon)

Freshly squeezed orange juice – 50 ml (1.7 fl oz / ≈ 3 tablespoons)

Honey – to taste (≈ 1–2 teaspoons / 5–10 g)

Cayenne pepper – a pinch

Method

Peel the ginger

Squeeze the lemon and oranges.

Blend everything until you get a juice without large pieces.

Allergens

• Orange: possible individual intolerance; possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy
• Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy
• Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy
• Ginger: possible reactivity in case of intolerance to spices
• Cayenne pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Notes

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

• Oranges: provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems: also indicated for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression
• 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 supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression
• Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.
• Cayenne pepper: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, reduces blood cholesterol indexes and hinders its formation in the arteries. It contains vitamins A, D and E and is very effective in activating the venous and capillary circulation. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression
• Ginger: helps fight the sense of nausea and also has anti-inflammatory properties, facilitates digestion and strengthens the immune system

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Avoid in case of:

• Mucositis – Inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Constipation
• Diarrhea,
• Dysphagia (Problems chewing – swallowing)