Ginger is a medicinal plant and spice with a rich vitamin and mineral composition and a large number of useful properties. One of them is cleansing the body and promoting weight loss. How to make ginger drinks that allow you to quickly lose weight, and how to make them correctly, read the article.
Chemical and Vitamin Composition of Ginger Tincture
Most of the valuable elements are concentrated in the root of ginger. It is from this part that tea, tincture, decoction and infusion are prepared. It contains vitamins of group B (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9), C, E, K, PP, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, copper, essential and non-essential amino acids, phytosterols, fatty acids , essential oils.
Did you know? The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that ginger could serve as an antidote. Europeans used it to prevent an epidemic of plague.
Does the infusion help with weight loss
Numerous reviews note that ginger infusion is an excellent means of combating extra pounds. But only with the correct preparation, use and use in small portions throughout the day. Infusion will contribute to vigor, refreshment and appetite control.
Do not use infusion for longer than 2 consecutive weeks. In the future, you need to take a break. It is better to cook an infusion in a thermos. To do this, 100 g of crushed root should be placed in a thermos and pour 2 l of freshly boiled water. Infuse the drink for half an hour. Drink this amount in small portions throughout the day.
Important! In order for the infusion to bring only benefit, no more than 2 liters of the drink can be consumed per day, dividing them into several doses. It is better to use it half an hour before or after a meal of 30-50 ml.
It will not harm, but only improve the taste and benefits of adding a slice of lemon and a small amount of honey. Just remember that honey can only be added to warm drinks, chilled to +50 ... + 60 ° C. When placed in boiling water, its properties change significantly.
Benefit and harm
- 5 actions of ginger contribute to weight loss, which it exerts when it enters the human body:
- Acceleration of intestinal absorption of nutrients.
- Elimination of excess gases from the digestive tract.
- Mild laxative and diuretic effect.
- Strengthening the production of energy and heat.
- Normalization of cortisol and insulin levels.
If the first 3 actions do not require explanation, then the last 2 need analysis. Alkaloids are located in the root of ginger, the properties of which are similar to capsaicin. First of all, they lead to increased thermogenesis, i.e., the generation of heat. In people who are overweight, this process is slowed down, which means that metabolism is slow.
As a result of the use of ginger and drinks from it, food quickly turns into energy, rather than settling unprocessed in the form of fat. By the way, one of the alkaloids - gingerol, is present in the fresh product, the second - shogaol - is formed after heat treatment. Thus, both fresh drinks and brewed ones contribute to weight loss.
As for the level of cortisol, this hormone is responsible for the breakdown of proteins and fats. If the body experiences stress, then it rises, and the breakdown of fats stops. In this case, the body begins to accumulate reserves. Therefore, if the level of cortisol is normal, then the fats will be well broken down and not settle in the body.
Despite the enormous benefits, ginger drinks can be harmful. This can happen in case of excessive or uncontrolled use with individual intolerance.
Important! The most valuable in the composition and content of nutrients is a young ginger root. For cooking, you should choose a light-beige rhizome with a smooth skin.
How to make a ginger decoction
You can cook ginger broth according to the following simple and common recipe:
- Grind 15 g of fresh root with a grater or knife.
- Pour freshly boiled water in a volume of 1.5 liters.
- Insist 7-10 minutes.
- If desired, add a slice of lemon to the broth.
The broth should be drunk 250 ml per empty stomach in the morning and replaced by snacks.
Contraindications
- Ginger drinks that are used for weight loss are contraindicated in the following categories of people:
- children under two years old;
- women while breastfeeding;
- pregnant
- hypertensive patients;
- with inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- allergy sufferers;
- with a tendency to swelling;
- having problems with blood coagulation.
Do not drink infusion at elevated body temperature and bleeding.
Did you know? After ginger, thanks to the traveler and merchant Marco Polo, came to Europe, he was very expensive. For example, in England 450 g of root could be purchased at the same price for which the sheep were sold.
In conclusion, we note that the infusion, tincture and decoction of ginger are healthy drinks that, when properly prepared and consumed, help to effectively get rid of extra pounds. Before you start drinking them according to the system, you should make sure that you are not on the list of people to whom they are contraindicated.
