Is there anything wrong with not eating sugar? From morning tea to sweets. Sugar adds sweetness not only to our food, but also to our lives. Without this sugar, we would not be able to eat foods like sweets, chocolate, cakes or soft drinks. But where did this sugar come from and how did it reach our kitchen? Sugar and then brown sugar were first made in India from sugarcane juice. Historical books and various reports from India and abroad provide evidence of this. According to a research report titled ‘A History of Sugar: The Food Nobody Needs, But Everyone Craves’ published by the British media outlet network ‘The Conversation’, sugar was made in India around 2,500 years ago, i.e. 500 BC. From here, the technology to make it spread eastwards to China and reached the Middle East via Iran. In the first century, the historian Pliny the Elder, who wrote the encyclopedia ‘Naturalis Historia’, said that Indian sugar was better than sugar made in Arabia. It is said that sugar first reac...
To reduce cholesterol, drink this special drink made of Dabh lemon and cucumber, know how to make it
To reduce cholesterol, drink this special drink made of Dabh lemon and cucumber, know how to make it
Increased cholesterol increases the risk of heart diseases. Let us know the benefits of drinking Dabh lemon and cucumber water to reduce cholesterol.
Healthy Drink To Reduce Cholesterol- There are two types of cholesterol in our body, good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Good cholesterol is very important for our body, while bad cholesterol is considered harmful to our health, as it can cause obesity and heart health problems. The reason for the increase in bad cholesterol in the body can be bad lifestyle, unhealthy diet and many other reasons. However, controlling your diet and consuming low-calorie foods can help reduce cholesterol in the body. Dietitian Divya Wala tells us about one such drink that can help you reduce bad cholesterol levels.
How to prepare Dabh lemon and cucumber water?
Ingredients-
Pomelo- 1
Cucumber- 1
Ginger- 1 inch
Water
Method of preparation-
Wash pomelo, cucumber and ginger thoroughly and chop them.
Put pomelo pieces, cucumber pieces and ginger pieces in a large vessel.
Fill the vessel completely with water.
Keep the water to infuse for at least 4 hours.
Your cholesterol-controlling infused water is ready, drink it.
Benefits of drinking Dabh lemon and cucumber water to control cholesterol -
Rich in antioxidants
Dabh lemons are rich in antioxidants like vitamin C, which can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, thereby controlling cholesterol levels.
Hydration
Cucumber has a high water content, which makes it work to make water more hydrating. Drinking its water keeps the body hydrated and cholesterol levels under control.
Fiber
Both Dabh Nimbu and cucumber contain fiber, which helps in controlling cholesterol in the digestive system.
Anti-inflammatory properties
The anti-inflammatory properties present in ginger can help lower cholesterol levels and keep the heart healthy.
Low in calories
Infused water is low in calories, which prevents further increase in blood sugar levels, as well as controls cholesterol levels.
To control cholesterol levels, include a balanced diet and physical activities in your routine along with cucumber and Dabh Nimbu water.
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