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Lemon-Ginger Cooler Recipe

The AHA! Team — Fri, 30 May 2025 05:34:03 +0000

Recipe by: Ayla Sadler via Dr. Michael Greger & Robin Robertson – Lemon-Ginger Cooler Recipe Recipe by: Dr. Michael Greger & Robin Robertson from The How Not to Die Cookbook You can also serve this scintillating beverage as a hot tea. PREP TIME: 5 min COOK TIME: 40 min TOTAL TIME: 45 min COURSE: Drinks DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 2 Ingredients ▢ 2-inch piece fresh ginger sliced ▢ 2 tablespoons lemon juice ▢ 4-inch piece cinnamon stick (optional) ▢ Date Syrup to taste ▢ mint, for serving (optional) Instructions Combine 4 cups (945 ml) of water with the ginger in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add the lemon and cinnamon stick (if using) and set aside for 30 minutes Sweeten to taste with Date Syrup (if using). Refrigerate until chilled. Serve in a tall glass over ice. Add mint if you’re in the mood. To read the original article click here.

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7 Health Benefits of Lemons: Nature’s Health Powerhouse

The AHA! Team — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:49:57 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – As a physician dedicated to promoting health and wellness through natural means, I often encourage my patients to incorporate nutrient-rich foods into their diets. One such food that stands out for its myriad health benefits is the lemon. This bright, tangy fruit is more than just a flavorful addition to your water or tea; it is a powerful ally in promoting overall health. In this article, we will explore seven benefits of lemons, backed by scientific studies and interesting facts that highlight why this citrus fruit deserves a prominent place in your diet. 1. Rich in Vitamin C One of the most well-known benefits of lemons is their high vitamin C content. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that supports immune function, skin health, and wound healing. Just one lemon provides about 31 mg of vitamin C, which is roughly 51% of the recommended daily intake. This high vitamin C content makes lemons an excellent choice for boosting your immune system, especially during cold and flu season. 2. Antioxidant Properties Lemons are rich in antioxidants, which help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause oxidative stress, leading to chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The antioxidants in lemons, including flavonoids, have been shown to reduce inflammation and improve overall health. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that the flavonoids in citrus fruits like lemons have potent antioxidant properties. These compounds can help neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and lowering the risk of chronic diseases. 3. Promotes Digestive Health Lemons are also known for their ability to support digestive health. The citric acid in lemons can enhance the production of digestive juices, helping to break down food more efficiently. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals who experience indigestion or bloating. Furthermore, the pectin fiber in lemons can aid in digestion by promoting the growth of healthy gut bacteria. A healthy gut microbiome is essential for optimal digestion and nutrient absorption. Drinking a glass of warm lemon water in the morning can stimulate your digestive system, setting the tone for a day of healthy eating. 4. Supports Heart Health Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Incorporating lemons into your diet can be a simple yet effective way to support heart health. The vitamin C, fiber, and plant compounds in lemons can all contribute to a healthier cardiovascular system. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that higher vitamin C intake is associated with a lower risk of heart disease. The study suggests that the antioxidant properties of vitamin C can help protect against the oxidative damage that leads to heart disease. Additionally, the soluble fiber in lemons can help lower blood cholesterol levels, further reducing the risk of heart disease. 5. Aids in Weight Loss For those looking to shed a few pounds, lemons can be a helpful addition to a weight loss regimen. Lemons are low in calories but high in fiber, which can help you feel full and satisfied. The pectin fiber in lemons expands in your stomach, helping to curb hunger and reduce overall calorie intake. Moreover, the citric acid in lemons has been shown to boost metabolism, helping your body burn more calories. Drinking lemon water can also promote hydration, which is essential for maintaining a healthy weight. 6. Enhances Skin Health The benefits of lemons extend beyond internal health; they can also improve the appearance of your skin. Vitamin C is a key ingredient in collagen production, which is vital for maintaining the elasticity and firmness of your skin. Regular consumption of lemons can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, giving your skin a more youthful and vibrant look. Additionally, the antioxidants in lemons can help combat the signs of aging by neutralizing free radicals that cause skin damage. Applying lemon juice topically can also help brighten your complexion and reduce dark spots, although it is important to use it with caution to avoid skin irritation. 7. Detoxifies the Body Lemons are often touted for their detoxifying properties. The citric acid in lemons helps to stimulate the liver, enhancing its ability to flush out toxins from the body. This detoxifying effect can promote overall health and well-being. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition found that citrus flavonoids can help protect the liver from oxidative damage, supporting its detoxification processes. Incorporating lemon water into your daily routine can provide a gentle and natural detox, helping to cleanse your body from within. Conclusion Lemons are a versatile and powerful fruit that offer numerous health benefits. From boosting immune function and promoting digestive health to supporting heart health and enhancing skin appearance, lemons are a true nutritional powerhouse. By incorporating lemons into your daily diet, you can take advantage of their many benefits and improve your overall health. As always, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider before making any significant changes to your diet, especially if you have underlying health conditions. Embrace the power of lemons and enjoy the many ways this remarkable fruit can enhance your health and well-being. References Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. “Antioxidant Properties of Flavonoids in Citrus Fruits.” Journal of Nutrition. “Vitamin C Intake and Heart Disease Risk.” Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition. “Protective Effects of Citrus Flavonoids on Liver Health.” To read the original article click here.

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Keto Lemon Whip Recipe

The AHA! Team — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:37:16 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Keto Lemon Whip Recipe Sometimes, life surprises you. Every once in a while, when you expect a delicious food to be “bad for you,” you find out it’s actually bursting with ingredients that are amazingly good for you. Ingredients that support cellular detox and overall health. A Detox Keto Lemon Whip that encourages your body to feel its best. Sometimes, there’s a secret ingredient in your favorite new treat. This is one of those times. Check out the surprising secret ingredient and try our Detox Keto Lemon Whip today. COURSE: Dessert DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 2 INGREDIENTS ▢3 cups cauliflower florets, washed and chopped ▢1.5 tablespoons equilavent organic stevia in place of sugar ▢1 teaspoon real vanilla ▢2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ▢1 teaspoons lemon zest ▢2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted) ▢1 scoop MCT oil powder (vanilla) ▢1/4 cup coconut milk (from carton) INSTRUCTIONS After chopping cauliflower, steam it until it is very tender (you can do this in a steamer basket on the stovetop or by microwaving it in a bowl with 1/4 cup water for 1-2 minutes). Once cooked place the cauliflower in the fridge to cool. Next, place cooled cauliflower florets, stevia, vanilla, lemon juice and zest, coconut oil, MCT oil powder and almond milk in a blender or food processor. Blend until it forms a smooth whipped cream like texture. Put in the fridge. Serves 2. Enjoy! Serves 2. Nutrition Info (per 1 cup serving): 223 calories, 17 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams fiber, 5 grams protein To read the original article click here.

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Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

The AHA! Team — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:42:22 +0000

Recipe by: Marina Yanay-Triner, Soul in the Raw – Lemon Cheesecake Recipe This Lemon Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines whole plant ingredients, including whole grains, fruits, and nuts, and is sweetened with dates, one of the healthiest whole-food sweeteners. The trick that helps make this recipe smooth and creamy is soaking the cashews for the delightful filling overnight. Interventional trials have shown that eating nuts improves artery function, and nut consumption may also improve blood sugar control, lower cholesterol, suppress inflammation, reduce oxidative stress, and feed our friendly gut flora. COURSE: Dessert, Snack DIFFICULTY: Moderate SERVINGS: 20 INGREDIENTS For the Crust: ▢1 ½ cups rolled oats ▢3 cups Medjool dates, pitted (about 36-40) ▢½ cup goji berries, dried ▢2 tablespoons lemon juice For the Filling: ▢3 cups raw cashews (soaked overnight in water) ▢2 young Thai coconuts, meat only ▢1 cup coconut water (from one of the coconuts) ▢1 ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted (about 20 dates) ▢lemon zest, to taste INSTRUCTIONS For the Crust: Place the oats in a food processor, and process until slightly broken down. Do not over-process. Add the pitted dates, goji berries, and lemon juice to the food processor, and process until all of the ingredients begin sticking together. If the mixture is not sticking together, add a few more dates and process until it is sticky. Press the mixture into a closed spring-form pan. Set the crust aside. For the Filling: Discard the soaking water and rinse the cashews. Set aside. Place the coconut meat and coconut water in a high-speed blender, and blend until well incorporated. Add the dates to the blender, and blend until smooth. Add the lemon zest and cashews, and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy and no cashew pieces remain. Tip: Start on low, and slowly increase the mixing speed. If the blender’s motor turns off, wait a minute or two before resuming blending. Pour the filling on top of the crust, and place in the freezer for 3 to 5 hours, or until the cheesecake is hard. When ready to serve, remove the dessert from the spring-form pan, cut into slices, and enjoy. To read the original article click here.

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Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe

AHA Publisher — Tue, 11 May 2021 07:00:57 +0000

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS – We now know that most diseases today are due to inflammation. (1) Inflammation damages your cells and arterials walls and can cause all kinds of problems, including chronic inflammatory conditions like cardiovascular diseases and arthritis. (2) By reducing inflammation, your body is better able to heal from disease. One of the top ways to decrease inflammation is to follow The Healing Foods Dietand consume plenty of anti-inflammatory foods. If you’re looking for anti-inflammatory diet recipes or anti-inflammatory juices for arthritis, this delicious drink I’m about to share with you has you covered on both fronts. This anti-inflammatory juice recipe is the perfect blend to help support your body’s natural defenses and reduce inflammation — plus, it’s absolutely delicious! Key Ingredients Some of the best natural anti-inflammatory drinks come in the form of fresh juices. Juicing for inflammation and weight loss are very popular these days, but it’s very important that you choose the right combination of foods. Anti-inflammatory fruit juice can be healthy, but a fresh juice that includes vegetables such as cucumbers and celery is even better in my book because it’s typically much lower in sugar! Pineapple is definitely one of my favorite anti-inflammatory which is why I made sure to include it in this recipe. You’ve probably heard about the benefits of pineapple and pineapple juice for inflammation thanks to its high bromelain content. (3) Ginger is another ingredient shown by scientific research to possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can even help to decrease muscle pain after an intense workout. (4) Why include green apple in this juice recipe? Aside from its delicious flavor, like pineapple, it’s also a rich source of quercetin, a natural antihistamine and an anti-inflammatory. Low-sugar lemon is also added. In studies using animal models, extracts of lemon peel have been shown to decrease inflammation related to arthritis. (5) So when you’re making this juice, I highly recommend using the whole lemon, peel and all! If you’re looking to make a smoothie anti-inflammatory, you can include some of the fruits and veggies I use here. Nutrition Facts If you’re juicing for health, anti-inflammatory juice recipes like this are not to be missed! One serving of this tasty juice includes about: 114 calories 2 grams protein 0 grams fat 28 grams carbohydrates 5.5 grams fiber 16 grams sugar 112 milligrams sodium 81 micrograms vitamin K (68 percent DV) 1,512 IUs vitamin A (30 percent DV) 27 milligrams vitamin C (30 percent DV) 532 milligrams potassium (11 percent DV) 32 micrograms folate (8 percent DV) 1.3 milligrams iron (7.2 percent DV) 66 milligrams calcium (5.1 percent DV) 12.5 milligrams magnesium (3 percent DV) 0.2 milligrams zinc (1.8 percent DV) How to Make This Anti-Inflammatory Juice As long as you have a juicer on hand, this recipe, from start to finish, only takes a few minutes. Once you have all of the ingredients ready, you simply combine them all in the juicer. Then give your final product a quick stir and it’s ready to be enjoyed! Remember that fresh anti-inflammatory drinks like this one are best drank immediately. This drink is so full of beneficial nutrients and enzymes that it will feel like you’re taking an anti-inflammatory juice shot with each and every sip. Enjoy! Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe DESCRIPTION This drink is so full of beneficial nutrients and enzymes that it will feel like you’re taking an anti-inflammatory juice shot with each and every sip. INGREDIENTS 4 celery stalks ½ cucumber 1 cup pineapple ½ green apple 1 cup spinach 1 lemon 1 knob ginger INSTRUCTIONS Add all ingredients to vegetable juicer. Gently stir juice and consume immediately. To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Axe click here.

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Keto Zone Lemon Berry Spritzer (Non-Alcoholic)

AHA Publisher — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 07:00:49 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – If warmer weather has you wanting a new summer drink, we’ve got a delicious non-alcoholic, low-carbohydrate spritzer for you: Keto Zone Lemon Berry Spritzer. Not only will it keep you in the Keto Zone, but it will also deliver great nutrients that promote whole-body health. What’s more, it’s a beautiful and perfect choice for a brunch. Get ready for sparkling refreshment to brighten your day. Make our Keto Zone Lemon Berry Spritzer! Keto Zone Lemon Berry Spritzer (Non-Alcoholic) Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup low-carb sweetener such as erythritol (or your favorite) 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup lemon juice (bottled or fresh) sparkling mineral water Instructions: First, make the Keto Zone simple syrup: In a small saucepan, place raspberries, sweetener of choice, and water. Heat on high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, then mash berries using a potato masher. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain liquid into a bowl or jar. Press as much liquid as you can out of the berries using the back of a spoon against the sieve. Discard any remaining berries or use them for another application. Add lemon juice to the berry mixture, stir to combine. To serve, pour 2 tablespoons of this keto syrup into the bottom of a glass. Add ice, and pour sparkling water over the ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and/or fresh berries. Enjoy! Optionally, try different berries such as blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, or blackberries. Add basil leaves, mint, or other herbs when making the keto simple syrup. 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Keto Zone Lemon Berry Spritzer 1. Lemon Juice Offers Many Nutrients in a Low-Carb, Low-Calorie Juice Lemons contain powerful nutrients, packed in a low-carb, low-calorie fruit. In fact, the juice from ½ lemon contains just (1): 6 calories 2 grams carbohydrates 0.1 gram protein 0 grams fat 0.1 gram dietary fiber 10.8 milligrams vitamin C (18 percent DV) In this low-carb package, you’ll also receive a small amount of thiamin, folate, pantothenic acid, calcium, magnesium, and copper. Together, these nutrients provide the many benefits of lemons benefits listed below. 2. Berries Have High Levels of Antioxidants Berries are one of the best antioxidant sources in the human diet. Whether blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or cranberries, their distinct color indicates high levels of antioxidants. The antioxidants in raspberries fight oxidative stress in the body, which can reduce oxidized cholesterol and damage from free radicals. 3. Lemons Support the Immune System Let’s start with Vitamin C in lemon juice. This water-soluble vitamin has been linked to immune health, and a reduction in inflammation and oxidative stress. In fact, one review showed that adequate vitamin C could reduce the duration of common colds and respiratory infections (2). It may also reduce and/or prevent malaria, diarrhea, and pneumonia. 4. Berries Support Digestive Health with Fiber Like many fruits and vegetables, berries offer soluble and insoluble fiber, which is great for cholesterol, digestion, and more. Their insoluble fiber give your digestive tract a good workout so it stays in good shape. The soluble fiber reduces cholesterol, promotes immune function, helps balance blood sugars, and supports digestive health. 5. Lemon’s Citric Acid Fights Kidney Stones Lemons contain powerful citric acid. This acid can increase urine volume and help prevent kidney stones. In one study, 11 kidney stone sufferers drank lemonade for 4 years and experience an almost 90% reduction in kidney stone formation (3) (4). In another study, lemon juice was shown to decrease the calcium in urine, indicating a reduced risk of stone formation (5). 6. Sparkling Water Offers Hydration for the Body Hydration is very important to whole-body health. Every organ in the body depends on adequate hydration, from the brain to the kidneys to the skin. When the weather gets hot and humid, it’s extra important to continually hydrate throughout the day. It can help to drink a delicious variety of summer drinks like this Keto Zone Lemon Berry Spritzer. 7. Lemons Support Heart Health Vitamin C in lemons goes beyond the immune system and can benefit the heart as well. One study showed that increases in fruit and vegetable intake, especially high-vitamin-C options, reduced heart disease by 4 percent (6). Other studies have shown reduced blood pressure with increased intake of lemons (7). 8. Lemon Juice May Fight Cancer Cells Another benefit of lemon antioxidants? They can fight cancer cells. In lab studies, lemon extract has killed breast cancer cells. In other studies, lemon juice has stopped the growth of other types of cancer cells (8) (9). How? It’s hypothesized that lemons’ compound hesperidin and d-limonene have anti-cancer properties. (10, 11). 9. Berries Can Reduce Blood Pressure and Cholesterol In addition to the heart-healthy benefits of berries’ fiber and antioxidants, they go above and beyond for heart health. A recent research review found that 100 grams of blueberries consumed daily, for 14 days, was associated with a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (11). Next, berries support optimal cholesterol readings. In a recent study, researchers found daily berry consumption reduced LDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting glucose (12). 10. Lemons Support Healthy, Youthful Skin Lemon juice is a great anti-aging drink option, and can actually improve skin health. Again, it’s the antioxidants fighting the free radicals. Free radical build-up can contribute to aging skin, which results in wrinkles age spots, dryness, and loss of elasticity. Antioxidants, from the outside in, and inside out, may improve this condition (13). In fact, studies have shown that those who suffer from severe acne often have a high level of oxidative stress in the body (14). Bottom Line Every once in awhile, you find a food or drink that tastes great, promotes full-body health, is refreshing and hydration, and keeps you in the Keto Zone. Try our Keto Zone Lemon Berry Spritzer today. And, if you’d like more Keto Zone recipes and tips, join our FREE Keto Zone 21-Day-Challenge! To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Colbert click here.

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