Prepare the Ingredients:
Lemon: Rinse the lemon, then squeeze its juice into a cup. You can zest a bit of its skin for extra flavor and health benefits.
Ginger: Peel and grate the ginger root.
Aloe Vera: Extract the gel from an aloe vera leaf, or use pre-prepared gel that’s safe for consumption.
Simmer: Combine the lemon juice, grated ginger, and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. This allows the ginger to infuse the water fully.
Add Aloe Vera: Remove the mixture from heat. Let it cool slightly, then stir in the aloe vera gel. This ensures that the beneficial properties of aloe vera are preserved.
Sweeten (Optional): If the taste is too tart or spicy for your liking, add a little honey to sweeten naturally.
Serve: Drink this remedy warm, ideally on an empty stomach in the morning to maximize its health benefits.
Regular Consumption: Incorporating this drink into your daily routine, especially during the colder months or if you feel an illness coming on, can help boost your body’s defenses. It’s a simple, natural, and effective way to maintain health and vitality, just as Grandma intended.
Keep this recipe handy and make it a part of your health regimen to keep those illnesses at bay, just like it has for our family over the past decade!
