More people work hard daily to maintain good health but are often discouraged when them comes to losing weight. We’re constantly bombarded by advertisements for expensive products that promise instant results, but we end up losing money instead of excess pounds.
Ginger has been known for it is medicinal properties as an aid to digestion and circulation since at least 500 B.C. when Confucius mentioned it in his writing. The incredible benefits of these herb just keep adding up.
Ginger gives a extra edge when them comes to losing weight and improving health. While more people know that a cup of hot ginger tea can be just the right thing for a bad cold, its benefits take on a whole new twist as you apply those constituents to make ginger water and use it to help lose weight.
Ginger water stimulates fat burning. It’s been shown to stabilize blood sugar, cholesterol, and lipids.2 Ginger can be specially effective at combating belly fat because it has been shown to suppress production of cortisol, the stress hormone that’s responsible for visceral or “deep” fat that accumulates in the belly and is the hardest to lose.
Ginger water is said to help with burning fat from the arms, thighs, and hips too. Finally, ginger is a natural diuretic that helps in combating fluid retention.
Health benefits of Ginger Water:
- Reduced Cholesterol
- Antioxidant Effect & Immune System Boost
- Improved Digestion and Nutrient Absorption
- Improves Circulation
- Lowered blood pressure
- Relieves Nausea
- Soothes Painful Joints and Reduces Inflammation
See, how to make ginger water for weight loss
You will need:
- Some piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 liter of water
- Juice of a Lemon (optional)
How to Make It
Combine water and ginger in a medium saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Strain. Add lemon, only if you want it.
Pour half mixture in a glass to consume in the morning on an empty stomach and save the other half to consume before dinner. These will stimulate digestion and set you up to burn fat!