Nearly half of French people think they have extra pounds and want to lose weight. To achieve this, the solution we are most likely to turn to is to adopt a healthier diet and make efforts to eat less. We are right in that, because they are the two pillars of success in getting there. There are also some foods that can be our slimming allies, including ginger which is a good example.
What diet to adopt to lose weight and lose weight?
It is no longer a secret for anyone: to lose weight permanently without taking back the lost pounds, definitely change of diet is unavoidable.
To lose weight, it is essential to adopt a most natural diet and the least processed possible, without GMO, pesticides or additives. It should also avoid snacking, whatever it is, by preferring real healthy meals based on fresh fruits and vegetables.
And to complement this diet, nothing like fresh juices, smoothies and herbal drinks such as ginger that promote weight loss.
Ginger, an excellent slimming ally
According to a study by KS Rangasamy College of Arts & Science in India, the daily administration of a dose of gingerol, a compound present in ginger, to obese rats, has led to a reduction in their weight as well as their glucose.
The researchers explain such results by the fact that gingerol ginger improves the action of a hormone, leptin, which acts on the feeling of hunger and satiety. When this hormone works well, we have relatively less appetite and are sated faster.
On the other hand, according to a study from Columbia University in the United States, ginger has a second interesting property, which is that of increasing the caloric cost of digestion, which means that consuming ginger increases the amount of energy spent by the body to digest food.
Lemon, a great ally to lose the extra pounds
Lemon is a known food and recognized for its ability to facilitate digestion and burn fat. Its richness of pectin that swells once in the stomach makes this citrus a great ally to lose weight. In fact, this substance absorbs sugar and prevents it from turning into fat. In addition, a study confirmed the fat-burning power of polyphenols and vitamin C contained in lemon.
Infusion and ginger water: two drinks to lose weight
Here are two drinks that, when you consume them regularly, can help you lose weight. One is ginger water, the other is an infusion. Drink 3-5 glasses or cups a day and you'll be sure to notice their effects on your health and weight. For a weight loss that meets your expectations, it is of course necessary to associate such drinks with a better diet, healthier and less rich in calories and the practice of a regular physical exercise, as moderate as it is.
Ingredients of two ginger drinks
- 1 liter of water
- 1 piece of fresh ginger about 5 centimeters
- 1citron pressed
- 2 tablespoons of honey
Preparation of the ginger infusion
- Pour the water into a saucepan and bring to a boil
- Grate the ginger and add it to the water
- Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes
- Filter your infusion through a colander or coffee filter and add the lemon juice and honey.
Preparation of water with ginger
- Grate the ginger, or better, pass it to the juice extractor
- In a carafe, mix the water, grated ginger or juice, lemon juice and honey, then place in the refrigerator
Ginger vinaigrette
Here is the recipe for ginger vinaigrette that will allow you to accompany your salads and will form with them a perfect duo to help you lose weight.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of ginger juice or 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of mustard
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients
- Stir well until a smooth sauce is obtained
Warnings :
These remedies are to take as a cure of 2 to 3 weeks and not to follow permanently.
People who are stunted, who suffer from blood disease, diabetics as well as pregnant women should not consume ginger.
If you have gastroesophageal reflux, stomach ulcer or kidney and biliary disorders, avoid lemon consumption.
