ingredients:
Five oranges, washed
Five orange peels, chopped
liter of cold water
8 spoons of sugar
steps:
Squeeze the lemons and put them in a bowl with sugar and orange peel, rub them together and squeeze them well.
Add water to the mixture and put it in the fridge for two hours to rest
After two hours, filter the juice, put ice cubes in serving glasses, and pour the juice.
Lemon or orange juice benefits : Lemon juice, or what is known as lemonade, is a rich source of nutrients, such as: vitamin C, potassium, folate, and some B vitamins, which provide it with many medical and health properties, such as: being anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, in addition to its aesthetic benefits. Learn about the health and aesthetic benefits of lemon juice as follows: Health benefits of lemon juice The benefits of delicious lemon juice for the health of the body include all of the following: 1. Promote digestive health Lemon juice contributes to regulating the digestive process thanks to its high content of dietary fiber, which can treat indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea, and enhances the work of the intestines, which helps in digestion as well. It also contributes to treating stomach disorders, and is an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial that causes problems in the digestive system, so in order to reduce such problems, it is necessary to schedule a glass of lemon juice every morning. Additionally, you can add some honey, thus increasing some of the benefits. Another great benefit that you will get after consuming a glass of lemon juice after waking up is the detoxification of the body, as lemon juice increases the production of bile juice in your body. 2. Weight loss Lemon juice is characterized by containing a small amount of calories, in addition to the fact that drinking it contributes to enhancing metabolism and burning fat in the body. Drinking lemon juice makes it easy to lose weight because it contains pectin microfibers that help the body fight hunger cravings. Therefore, you will reduce your weight naturally when you take fresh lemon juice. 3. Reducing inflammation Lemon juice is high in vitamin C, which gives you more power when you eat it. Therefore, taking it prevents some viral infections, including influenza and cold, and helps relieve their symptoms. It also has antibacterial properties, promotes respiratory health, reduces respiratory problems, soothes asthma attacks and can treat other urinary tract diseases. 4. Promote heart health Lemon juice contributes to promoting the health of heart patients and regulating blood pressure levels, due to its high potassium content. It also contributes to promoting the health of the heart and arteries thanks to its vitamin C content as well, which is necessary to reduce cholesterol and fat levels in the blood, prevent clots, prevent stroke and lower blood pressure. 5. Cancer prevention Lemons are very rich in multi-purpose compounds, such as: powerful antioxidants that help defend your body from the attack of various types of cancer. In addition, it contains vitamin C, which gives it the ability to protect cells against free radicals and prevent them from being damaged or turning into cancerous cells. Therefore, it is recommended to consume a lot of lemon juice, in order to protect your body from cancer cells. Beauty benefits of lemon juice In addition to the many health benefits mentioned above, there are also aesthetic benefits of lemon juice, which include the following: 1. Skin care Lemon juice is a disinfectant for the skin, it cleans and sterilizes it and contributes to the treatment of various skin problems, such as: eczema and acne. Since lemon is a rich source of vitamin C, it helps in boosting the production of collagen, which is important for maintaining skin cells, healthy skin and regeneration of its cells, and fights wrinkles and signs of aging. The vitamin C in lemons may help reduce skin wrinkles, dry skin caused by aging, and sun damage. You can use a mixture of honey and lemon juice especially when you have stretch marks and discoloration of the skin, and it will help you get rid of the pigments. 2. Promote healthy hair One of the benefits of lemon juice when applied to the hair and scalp or eaten is that it contributes to increasing the strength of the hair and giving it a natural shine and healthy appearance. In addition to its ability to treat scalp problems, such as: dandruff. 3. Refresh the breath Have you ever rubbed a lemon on your hands to get rid of garlic odor or another strong odor? The same folk remedy may apply to bad breath caused by eating strong-smelling foods, such as garlic, onions, or fish. You may avoid bad breath by drinking a glass of lemon juice on an empty stomach in the morning and after meals. Lemon is believed to stimulate saliva, and its juice helps prevent dry mouth that can lead to bad breath caused by bacteria. Lemon juice side effects Despite the health and aesthetic benefits of lemon juice, its consumption may sometimes cause some harm, including: The natural acids in lemon juice can erode tooth enamel if consumed in large quantities, making teeth more susceptible to cavities. Lemon juice is high in tyramine, so drinking lemon juice in people allergic to tyramine may cause migraines. People who are allergic to grass pollen or citrus fruits may also be allergic to lemon
