Every morning if I were in my own home, I would start my day with a glass of warm water with lemon. I wrote a Blog last year about the health benefits of lemon water. Three weeks ago I stumbled on a three ingredient cocktail that adds a real kickstart to my day. The cocktail consists of Olive Oil, Lemon, and Honey. I added this to my morning regimen, taking it first and then drinking my warm lemon water. It’s a strange but powerful combination. These three ingredients work together for a real power boost.

There are many benefits to this power combo but I will present to you a few and give you the recipe for the cocktail to get you started. Olive oil is the oldest and best known oil in the world. Lemon, which is acidic in taste actually turns alkaline when metabolized in your body. The sweet sweet taste of honey doesn’t take away the antimicrobial and antiseptic benefits of honey.

One of the benefits of this power drink is its preservation of the liver. It purifies the blood and eliminates the virus in the liver that causes Hepatitis C. The lemon component helps break up and prevent kidney stones. The potassium citrate in lemon juice replaces the calcium in the stones and they crumble. The oleic acid in the olive oil moves the crumbs of the stones along so they are eliminated through urine.

Another function of the oleic acid is its ability to lower the fat content. It does this by stimulating a hormone that tells your body you are full. Monosaturated fats, polyphenols, and vitamin C, all strengthen the immune system. As well they decease heart disease. But hold up wait a minute, do you have issues with your digestive system? This powerful combo eliminates infection of the stomach and intestinal ulcers. it also act as a diuretic and and is a treatment for UTI, and constipation.

The alkaline by products of this combo is good for detoxifying the body, and low and behold the collagen produced from the lemon, reduces dark circles under the eyes and produces a healthy skin tone glow!

Did you know honey increases energy and deceases fatigue ? The glucose in honey produces energy and the oleic acid in olive oil prevents formation of genes that cause Alzheimer’s and brain cancer. Alleviating joint pain is a benefit as well.

What do you have to lose? Try this simple cocktail to take advantage of the ultimate benefits. Get the full benefit of a cocktail that will do a body good!

Cocktail Mix:

100 ml of warm water

juice of two lemons

4 tbsp. EVOO( extra virgin olive oil)

2 tbsp. natural honey

Directions:

1. Mix honey with warm water
2. Add lemon juice and olive oil
3. Let stand for one night then store in fridge
4. Drink 1 tbsp. 30 minutes before breakfast every morning

Peace, Love and Blessings