Benefits of Hibiscus + Easy Recipe

1. Diminish and levels blood pressure, thanks to its properties antihypertensives and cardioprotectors.
2. Helps reduce the levels of bad cholesterol in the body, also protects from cardiac diseases and avoid damages in the blood vessels.
3. It is suitable for people that have diabetes due to its hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic properties.
4. It contains antioxidants that protect the organism and neutralise free radicals in the body.
5. Creates a stimulus in the immune system and protects from colds and flu.
6. You can make an infusion with the same flowers up to 3 times, and it won't lose its properties.
7. It can be a great aid to improve insomnia.
8. Help aid with skin irritations.
9. It's rich in vitamin A, C, B1 and E. Also, minerals like calcium, iron, phosphate, to help keep the bones healthy.
10. And finally, once you finish infusions, you can create a great snack with flowers.

• To help reduce water retention, make this recipe without sugar.
• As tempting as it is to use only the infusion without adding any water, I would suggest going against this urge since the concentrated power of hibiscus flower can be too aggressive to the stomach. Always mix at least 30% of the concentrated infusion with 70% water.

Recipe for a delicious and refreshing Hibiscus water

Ingredients

• 1 cup of hibiscus flower
• 12 cups of water
• 2 cups of strawberries sliced
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• ice

1. Boil 4 cups of water and add the hibiscus flower let it boil for 5 minutes.
2. Drain the flowers and reserve them.
3. Put it in a jug with the rest of the ingredients and mix.