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Less painful menstrual cramps
Peppermint tea can help relieve menstrual cramps.
Peppermint oil can also help reduce the intensity of menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.
Benefits of lemon
Promote heart health.
Lemons are a good source of vitamin C.
One lemon provides approximately 31 mg of vitamin C, which corresponds to 51% of the daily reference intake (DRI).
Research shows that consuming fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.
However, it’s not just vitamin C that’s considered beneficial for the heart. The fiber and plant compounds present in lemons can also significantly reduce some risk factors for heart disease.
It helps control weight.
Lemons are often promoted as a weight-loss food, and there are several theories as to why.
A common theory is that the soluble pectin fiber present in these foods expands in the stomach and helps prolong the feeling of fullness.
That being said, few people eat whole lemons. And since lemon juice doesn’t contain pectin, lemon-based drinks don’t promote a feeling of fullness in the same way.
Another theory suggests that drinking hot water with lemon helps with weight loss.
However, it is known that drinking water temporarily increases the number of calories you burn, so it may be the water itself that helps with weight loss, and not the lemon.
Recipe with mint and lemon
Ingredients:
- 2 liters of water
- 1/3 cup of lemon juice
- 20 mint leaves
- Sugar to taste
Instructions:
- In a blender, crush the mint leaves with a little water and the lemon juice.
- After thoroughly crushing the leaves, pour into a jar or strain, if desired.
- Add the remaining water and sweeten to taste.
There are many benefits, what are you waiting for to try them?