(Health Tips) Our family's immunity boosters: Lemon syrup and Quince syrup

(Health Tips) Our family's immune-boosting tips are the lemon syrup and quince syrup that my mother personally made for us.

Throughout the seasons, they make it for us without fail, cooling us down or warming us up when we drink it. Our family of five hasn't caught COVID-19 yet~ When drinking it warm, I add a little honey to make it sweet and relaxing, enjoying it as a soothing tea.

 

 

Benefits of Lemon Syrup
1. Cold prevention
Vitamin C in lemons helps boost the body's immunity, making it helpful for preventing colds during seasonal changes or cold winter months.

2. Antioxidant action
When our body experiences stress or strain on external or internal organs, harmful oxygen called reactive oxygen species (ROS) is produced. To put it simply, these are molecules that attack our normal cells. However, consuming lemon syrup helps inhibit and reduce these reactive oxygen species through antioxidant action.

3. Fatigue recovery
Lemon syrup contains not only vitamin C but also a large amount of citric acid. This citric acid helps relax muscles in the body, making it good for relieving fatigue. Additionally, it helps to make urine more alkaline, so those with urinary stones may find it helpful to keep in mind.

 

It is said to boost immunity, enhance resistance to external viruses, and be effective in preventing colds due to vitamin C.

Additionally, the citric acid component in lemon pulp helps relieve fatigue, making it beneficial for those who feel tired regularly, and it also aids in removing accumulated waste products from the body.

 

Vitamin C not only helps relieve fatigue but also benefits skin beautification.
Additionally, apple mountain and flavonoid components help improve skin texture and eliminate impurities from pores, aiding in maintaining smooth skin. Be sure to remember the benefits of lemon tea.

Lemon's citric acid gives a sour taste, stimulating a dull appetite and promoting hunger.

Lemon, which has sterilizing properties, helps prevent food poisoning by sterilizing food poisoning bacteria and is also effective in eliminating the fishy smell of fish and other seafood.

 

The benefits of quince

Despite its rough and unattractive appearance, the quince, which is associated with the saying "The fishmonger’s shame is caused by the cuttlefish, and the fruit seller’s shame is caused by the quince," is a fruit that possesses excellent fragrance and benefits.

 

Strengthening the stomach aids digestion, alleviates bronchitis symptoms, and is highly effective for neuralgia and muscle pain.

 

As widely known, quince helps to loosen phlegm and stop coughing, making it effective for chronic bronchitis, and is good for people with weak physical strength who easily get tired and catch colds. It is also known to strengthen the lungs and soothe the stomach. The organic acids that give quince its sour taste have the ability to facilitate smooth muscle movement and improve blood circulation, which can be effective when experiencing muscle cramps or spasms, as well as joint pain and neuralgia.

 

In addition, it is beneficial for cases where the knees are aching and the legs are swollen and painful, as well as when there is weakness in the lower back and knees, or numbness in the limbs. However, if you have constipation, caution is advised as there may be side effects. Mugwort is also effective for diabetes, as fructose, which provides sweetness, prevents blood sugar from rising more than other sugars, slows down the absorption of sugars in the body, and even helps to quickly consume already absorbed sugars.

 

<-Food Pairing->
Quince and ginger pair well together and are good for coughs and digestion. Since they do not go well with steel, use a ceramic knife when preparing them.
<-Efficacy and Nutritional Content->
It contains a large amount of saponin, malic acid, citric acid, vitamin C, and flavonoids, which are effective in recovering from fatigue and preventing colds.