Canarino Health Lemon Beverage

*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

CANARINO with its pleasing, pungent aroma is not only satisfying and delicious, but may provide substantial therapeutic benefits as well.

It has been said that lemon peel is good for what ails you. High in Vitamin C, lemon peel aids in the relief of cold symptoms and serves as an antioxidant for the body, especially for the liver. Further, Dr. Iman Hakim found that the use of lemon peel in the diet exhibited a 34 percent reduction in the incidence of squamous cell carcinoma (ALTERNATIVES Health Letter, July 2000). Pectin another derivative of lemon peel, is widely used in medications for treatment of intestinal disorders and is also an antihemorragic.

In Italy CANARINO (little Canary) is known as la classica bibita Italiana un croccante, E pulito sapore de limone che e'assagioto ogni volta che uno calda bibits e'desiderata, the classic Italian hot lemon beverage, which has a crisp, clean lemon taste to be savored any time a healthful hot drink is desired. In Europe CANARINO is served at home or in restaurants and coffee bars. Traditionally, it is prepared by using a whole pared lemon peel steeped in a pot of hot water. Its flavor is derived from a blend of natural lemon oils and acids in the lemon peel. (Lemon pulp is never used. It gives the drink a sour taste similar to that of sugarless lemonade.)

CANARINO has been enjoyed for hundreds of years throughout Italy and the European world. The healthful hot drink consists basically of lemon peel and water. Sugar or honey may be added to enhance flavor. For a cold CANARINO, add ice. For a cocktail, add vodka or gin, a splash of vermouth... a CANARINO martini.