Losing weight is sometimes hard work and often some diets are not very useful to us, especially when they produce the much feared yo-yo effect. It turns out that ginger water is a perfect alternative to lose belly fat but not only! It also helps relieve joint pain and many other ailments.
Zoom on the benefits of ginger water
Ginger is a root recognized for a long time for its medicinal properties. Used fresh, powder, capsules or syrup, its benefits are many and can relieve various ailments such as nausea, colds, rheumatism or constipation and intestinal gas. It also has another peculiarity that is to reduce body fat.
Its effectiveness on health is reflected in the antioxidants it contains, including gingerol which also acts as an anti-inflammatory. The latter, moreover, converts to compounds called shogoals that are found mainly in dried ginger and that could protect from Alzheimer's disease. In addition, it contains a good amount of manganese that facilitates the metabolic process and protects free radicals, as well as copper, necessary for the formation of hemoglobin and collagen to repair body tissues.
In addition, and according to India Times, ginger allows:
- Regulate blood pressure because it acts as an anticoagulant and helps regulate
blood pressure and prevent the development of blood clots.
- Lower LDL cholesterol levels that may be related to heart disease.
- Prevent the growth of bacteria in the body.
- Improve blood circulation through the zinc and magnesium it contains and thereby improve cardiovascular health.
But we also recognize ginger anti-inflammatory properties
Indeed, a study by RMG Biosciences, has highlighted the quality of ginger as a remedy against chronic inflammation, thanks to its anti-inflammatory constituents and could even be placed at the same level as the pharmacological properties of anti-inflammatories non-steroids. As a result, the gingerols, shogaols and paradols it contains help reduce the pain caused by arthritis in humans.
Ginger would also lose belly fat
Another peculiarity of ginger is to maintain a healthy weight and lose belly fat. In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural Science and Food, it was found that overweight rats experienced weight loss in a 30-day period by administering gingerol. According to the researchers this addition of gingerol as a supplement could be a not insignificant alternative for the treatment of obesity.
In the same context, another study has demonstrated the action of ginger supplementation in rats as a drug to lose weight, while causing an improvement in the level of good HDL cholesterol in the blood.
In addition, ginger increases the feeling of satiety and thereby reduces hunger and allows good weight management. It also has a thermogenic effect to stimulate metabolism and burn calories.
How to prepare ginger water?
Ingredients
- Some slices of organic fresh ginger root
- 1.5 liters of water
- Juice of a lemon (optional)
Preparation
Boil the water and add the ginger slices. Leave on the heat for 15 minutes then remove from heat and allow to cool. If you wish, you can add the lemon juice.
Drink this water 3 times a day, in the morning on an empty stomach, before lunch and before dinner. This cure should not exceed 10 days.
Warnings
- Ginger is not recommended for pregnant women especially after the first trimester of pregnancy.
-It is not recommended for people suffering from blood diseases due to its anticoagulant effect and to people with diabetes and weak.
-It is essential to seek advice from your doctor before starting a cure or a diet.
