Tomatoes and ginger are two nutritious ingredients that can easily be combined into a refreshing homemade drink. Tomatoes provide vitamin C, potassium, and the antioxidant lycopene, while ginger contains naturally occurring compounds such as gingerols.
Although social-media posts sometimes claim that drinking a tomato-and-ginger mixture for three days can completely eliminate cholesterol, arthritis, joint inflammation, or fatigue, those claims are not supported by good evidence. No drink can make cholesterol or arthritis disappear in three days.
What this recipe can provide is a simple way to add vegetables, fluids, and flavorful plant foods to your diet.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 small piece of fresh ginger, about 1–2 cm
- 1 cup water
- Juice of ½ lemon, optional
- A few fresh mint leaves, optional
- A small pinch of black pepper, optional
Step 1: Wash the ingredients
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