Ginger is the name of the genus of perennial herbaceous plants belonging to the Ginger family. He was brought from South Asia to Europe as far back as the Middle Ages. Ginger root was used not only as a spice. The plant has gained a reputation as an effective tool to help cope with many diseases.
Description and properties
Ginger root looks like oddly rounded pieces interconnected and resembles the horns of ungulates, which is reflected in the Latin name of the plant. The word Zingiber is formed by a combination of Sanskrit words meaning "horn-shaped." The plant owes a specific spicy smell to the organic compounds that are part of it - sesquiterpenes. Rhizomes contain essential oils, vitamins of group B, vitamin C, essential amino acids, trace elements, as well as resinous substances that cause the burning taste of spices.
Ginger root has many beneficial properties for the body. The unique plant has long been used in medicine, and in cooking, and in cosmetology. One of the properties of the root is especially valuable for people who are overweight, who are urgently faced with the question of how to lose weight. It is possible to get rid of extra pounds with ginger, since it has the ability to normalize the digestion process and accelerate ("accelerate") the metabolism. However, the process of acquiring a slender figure will require time and two important conditions. Those wishing to regain former harmony should:
- remember the importance of physical exercises and not neglect them;
- eat right.
If ginger root is introduced into the diet , the diet should not undergo significant changes. The path to a slim figure will continue to be through the consumption of fiber-rich foods. At the same time, the daily menu should contain high-calorie foods in strictly limited quantities and completely exclude pastries and sweets.
How to use ginger root for weight loss
The chemical composition of dry product and fresh root has some differences. For the purpose of losing weight, it is better to use a fresh root, since its properties are more focused on solving digestive system problems.
It is useful to regularly drink ginger tea prepared from a piece of rhizome 4–5 centimeters long during the day. The root is grated, poured with a liter of water and boiled for 10 minutes over low heat. The broth is filtered, cooled and lemon juice is added to it. To improve the taste of the drink, it is recommended to add a little honey. You can not boil the ginger root, but pour a liter of boiling water and insist for about an hour. Weight loss is also observed with regular consumption of green tea with the addition of a pinch of dry ginger.
On fasting days, nutritionists recommend a salad with ginger. To prepare it you will need:
- 1 part of the roots of ginger and celery, orange zest;
- 2 parts of beets, boiled or baked in the oven, and lemon;
- 3 parts of fresh carrots;
- vegetable oil.
Before using weight loss products, including ginger, you need to make sure that there are no diseases in which this spice is contraindicated.