Ginger, why does it help you lose weight? How does it work?
What is ginger
Ginger is a native to the Far East belonging to the cardamom family. In the food sector, ginger is marketed as a spice both in dried form and in whole form and exactly of it we find in the food bank the so-called rhizome part, commonly known as the root. The ginger rhizome contains essential oil, shogaoli and gingerols, mucilage and resins and is the part of the plant that has the characteristic flavor much appreciated in the kitchen. Gingerbread, ginger-flavored chicken and ginger-flavored potatoes are just some of the many tasty traditional Italian recipes appreciated even if they cannot be considered light recipes. Scientific studies attribute to the ginger plant with anti-inflammatory, digestive, anti-emetic, antibiotic and slimming properties .
Slimming properties
By plus ginger in your diet, you can help speed up your
metabolism , allowing your body to burn twice as much fat as is usually burned.
In addition to this discovery, several testimonies claim that ginger gives an
early sense of satiety . To use this spice during a diet, simply add a little
to the dishes or drink a decoction of ginger in the morning as soon as you wake
up and before every meal. To prepare a decoction, you need three slices of
fresh ginger, a cup of hot water and the zest of a lemon. Put a saucepan by
water on the stove, wait for it to reach one hundred degrees and start boiling,
add the ginger and lemon zest and leave to boil for at least another ten
minutes. Drinking the decoction while still warm helps in case of colds and sore
throats.
The digestive properties of ginger assist in weight loss,
since following a correct diet and having a regular digestion it is possible to
assimilate in the right way the nutrients contained in food.
The anti-inflammatory properties help reduce abdominal
swelling and also help you lose weight.
Forlose weight in so natural even in warm weather, you can
enjoy a cool drink in lemon and ginger made with fresh grated fresh ginger and
lemon juice.
To heal in a natural way and keep the metabolism active, ginger
is a valid natural and economic ally.
Avoid the ' intake of ginger in the following cases
According to some medical research is recommended to avoid
the intake of fresh ginger in certain circumstances. During gestation and
breastfeeding it is recommended to consult your doctor before eating large
quantities.
Concomitant intake of ginger and anti - inflammatory drugs
or anticoagulants should be avoided.
Excessive doses of ginger can cause possible complications in the presence of overt ulcers and gastritis.