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The liver is one of the most important organs of the human body. Its main function is to cleanse the blood of toxic substances and breakdown products. After passing through the liver, the purified blood returns to other organs, carrying only useful substances. And it is not at all surprising that under such a load the liver can fail. Therefore she needs support. And if there are no special reasons for serious treatment yet, then you can resort to traditional methods of maintaining and restoring liver function. Pumpkin with honey is considered the most useful among other folk remedies, which allow you to restore the functioning of internal organs and strengthen them.
Composition and value of pumpkin with honey
Pumpkin is recommended for consumption by both adults and children. It is hypoallergenic and healthy; it contains a huge amount of vitamins, acids and minerals. It is difficult to find a similar fruit in the world that could outshine pumpkin in terms of the amount of useful substances.It contains vitamins A, groups B, C, E, K, which promote the regeneration and restoration of hepatocyte cells, the removal of cholesterol, and cleanse the patency of the bile ducts. Particularly important for the proper functioning of the liver are B vitamins, which ensure the proper functioning of the organ, normalize the synthesis of proteins and carbohydrates, and are also responsible for energy metabolism in the body.
Honey, in turn, also contains more than 300 trace elements necessary for the proper functioning of all organs, including the liver.
Pumpkin with honey is an even more beneficial remedy for the liver and gall bladder, because it has mild diuretic, laxative and choleretic properties. It is recommended that this combination be consumed by those who have been prescribed a strict diet for medical reasons.
How does pumpkin affect the liver?
Pumpkin is one of the healthiest foods for the liver, as for other organs of the human body. It contains a large amount of fiber, which helps digestion. The presence of carotenoids, pectins, calcium, iron and magnesium in its composition helps restore liver cells, promotes the regeneration of hepatocytes, and also prevents their death.
Thanks to pectins, fats are broken down and cholesterol and mineral salts are removed from the body. This kind of effect helps the liver cope with its filtering task much easier and faster.
How to cook pumpkin with honey
Pumpkin in combination with honey is used for treatment in various variations.The orange fruit can simply be peeled, grated on a fine grater, poured with honey and consumed as a dessert. With this combination you can also prepare many delicious and sweet dishes in the form of porridge or casserole.
Traditional option
A traditional option for preparing pumpkin with honey to treat the liver is the recipe for pumpkin-honey nectar. You can prepare such a sweet, but very healthy drink without much effort.
Ingredients:
- small pumpkin (up to 3 kg) – 1 pc.;
- natural honey (liquid) – 1-1.5 tbsp.
Cooking method:
- Wash the pumpkin thoroughly. Cut off the upper part with the stalk (you should not throw it away, it will act as a lid).
- Then you need to carefully remove the unedible inner part (seeds and fibers). In this case, the pulp should remain.
- You need to pour liquid natural honey (about half) into the resulting improvised pumpkin pot.
- Cover with the cut top and place in a cool place away from sunlight.
Infuse the product for 10 days. After which it is taken out, the honey is mixed and poured into a separate container.
It is recommended to take honey-pumpkin nectar 3 times a day, 1 tbsp. l. 25-30 minutes before meals for 3 weeks. The product must be stored in the refrigerator.
In the oven
An equally popular recipe for treating the liver is pumpkin with honey, baked in the oven. At the same time, such a medicine turns out to be not only useful, but also very tasty. It’s hard to even call it a medicine, because it’s a real dessert.
The easiest way to bake pumpkin with honey in the oven is in slices.To do this, you should choose a small-sized pumpkin.
Ingredients:
- small pumpkin – 1 pc.;
- natural liquid honey – 3 tbsp. l.;
- butter – 50 g.
Cooking method:
- Rinse the pumpkin thoroughly and cut in half (you can remove the peel if desired). Then remove the inedible part with fibers and seeds.
- Cut the peeled halves into slices 1.5-2 cm thick.
- Place the pumpkin slices in a deep bowl and pour in honey. Stir until all the pulp is covered.
- Let it brew for 3-6 hours until the juice appears.
- Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Place in slices and pour the juice over the top.
- Place the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 180 degrees and bake for 10-20 minutes. The time depends on the thickness of the slices, so you should check the readiness with a wooden skewer.
- When the pulp is soft enough, remove the baking sheet, coat the pumpkin with butter and put it back in the oven. Bake at 200 degrees for 5-8 minutes.
- The oven is turned off, the pumpkin in honey is removed and allowed to cool.
In the microwave
There is another option for preparing pumpkin with honey, which takes a little time - baking in the microwave. According to most reviews, pumpkin with honey for treating the liver, cooked in the microwave, is practically no different from baked in the oven.
To prepare this dish you need to take:
- pumpkin pulp – 300 g;
- natural honey – 2 tbsp. l.;
- lemon juice - 1-2 tsp;
- fruits - optional.
Cooking method:
- Wash the pumpkin and remove the peel and seeds.Then the pulp is cut into small cubes.
- You also need to do the same with other fruits that were taken at will (you don’t have to add them).
- Place the chopped pulp in a special microwave-safe bowl. Pour a few spoons of honey over everything.
- Then you need to sprinkle everything with lemon juice and let it brew for a while (5-10 minutes).
- Place in the microwave, set to maximum power and bake for 4 minutes until soft.
It is recommended to consume this sweet dish for preventive purposes no more than one serving per day.
How to take pumpkin with honey
Many people think that treating the liver with pumpkin in combination with honey is a waste of time, because improvement is not immediately visible. In fact, it is impossible to get an instant effect from any drug, and from folk remedies the result appears only with proper and regular use. Therefore, a certain course of treatment should be carried out; in this case, eating pumpkin with honey requires at least 3 weeks, after which you can take a break of 5-7 days and repeat the three-week course again.
Improvements can occur within 2 months if, in addition to the pumpkin-honey diet, you also follow a healthy lifestyle. During the period of a preventive or therapeutic course of liver cleansing, you should not drink alcoholic beverages, fried, spicy or smoked foods, and you must also adhere to the correct daily routine. Reviews from many people prove that eating pumpkin with honey to treat the liver gives the greatest effect only if you follow proper nutrition, timely rest and moderate physical activity.
How to cleanse the liver with pumpkin and honey
In cases where the liver does not bother you, you can resort to preventive measures to cleanse the organ. After all, it is better to prevent the development of liver disease than to treat it afterwards.
Cleansing the liver with pumpkin in combination with honey is beneficial not only for the functioning of this organ, but also for the health of the entire body. Following a diet will also improve digestion and improve the functioning of the pancreas.
To cleanse the liver you can use:
- Freshly squeezed pumpkin juice with honey. It must be administered with 100 ml, increasing daily to a daily rate of 200 ml. This drink should be drunk in the morning. To improve the taste, you can dilute it with other fruit juices or increase the amount of honey.
- Pulp with honey. It is recommended to eat one serving (250-300 g) of grated raw pumpkin pulp seasoned with honey for breakfast. If you have problems with digestion (bloating, colic), you can resort to stewing the pulp.
- Oil. Pumpkin oil is also useful in cleansing the liver. It is enough to use 1 tsp. per day. You can dilute the oil with honey to improve the taste. Reception should be carried out continuously for 4 weeks, then take a break for a week and repeat the course.
Restrictions and contraindications
Like all medicines, pumpkin with honey can bring both benefit and harm to the body. And if everything is clear about the beneficial qualities of this folk remedy, then you should figure out what contraindications it has.
People who suffer from high acidity, as well as serious gastrointestinal disorders, should limit the consumption of pumpkin in combination with honey. This also applies to cases where, after eating pumpkin, symptoms of bloating appear, such as gas, cramps and colic.
It is contraindicated to adhere to the pumpkin-honey diet if you have gastritis or peptic ulcers, diabetes, or if you have an allergic reaction to one of the main ingredients.
During pregnancy, you should also avoid preparing pumpkin dishes or limit their consumption.
Conclusion
Pumpkin with honey is a good preventive remedy for maintaining liver function. But you should understand that this treatment method will not be effective if you do not follow proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Liver diseases can have serious consequences that cannot be eliminated without medications, so it is better to prevent their development and regularly cleanse the body.
