Ginger Diet For Weight Loss

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Ginger diet for weight loss

In our time, a lot of attention is paid to the fight against extra pounds. The modern lifestyle does not in all cases allow one to eat properly, which invariably leads to overweight. There are many different weight loss techniques, one of which is the ginger diet. The root of this plant is especially popular. It contains a significant amount of vitamins, amino acids and other useful elements: calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and sodium.

The ginger root diet is great for those who do not want to give up their favorite foods and dishes, but want to put their figure in order. This weight loss program lasts 1 month. While following the ginger diet, it is allowed to consume almost all the foods that you have eaten before, only within reasonable limits (you should not overeat, eat according to the needs of the body). The restrictions will affect only the use of sugar and alcohol.

Based on a review of 27 studies, it was concluded that ginger reduces weight by increasing metabolism and burning fat, while decreasing fat absorption and appetite.

Content:

• Ginger Tea Diet
• Ginger Diet Recipes
• Contraindications to the ginger diet
• Reviews of the ginger diet

The main thing in a ginger root diet is to add it to the vegetable and meat dishes present in the diet, and drink tea from the aromatic root daily. Ginger goes well with many other foods. In order to organically fit the root into your favorite dishes, it is enough to cut it into thin slices and lightly fry it in olive oil. Ginger promotes weight loss, in addition, it has a slightly pungent spicy taste and gives food a kind of oriental sophistication.

It should be remembered that such a diet has a number of contraindications, therefore, before starting it, you must consult a qualified nutritionist or therapist.

Ginger Tea Diet

Ginger has long been known for its unique beneficial properties that contribute not only to weight loss, but also to heal and cleanse the body. The ginger tea diet aims to achieve rapid weight loss with minimal harm to health. Its duration is three days, and the estimated weight loss is five kilograms (depending on the individual characteristics of the organism).

The basis of this express diet is the use of a special tea, which has a tonic, stimulating metabolism and fat burning effect. To make tea, you will need half a glass of lemon juice (freshly squeezed), a tablespoon of honey, a few pinches of ground black pepper, two cloves of garlic, six teaspoons of grated ginger root. You need to peel the ginger, grate it on a fine grater and put it in a thermos. Add squeezed garlic to ginger, add a couple of pinches of black pepper and pour boiling water over the ingredients.

Then close the thermos tightly with a lid. The drink should be infused for at least an hour, then add strained lemon juice and honey. If you follow such a diet, it is advisable to exclude sugar and salt from your diet. You can use honey as a substitute for sugar, and a small amount of soy sauce instead of salt. You should drink about 1.5 liters of ginger tea per day (20 minutes before meals and 40 minutes after). In order not to wait in the morning when tea is infused, it can be prepared in the evening.

The ginger tea diet requires prior medical advice.

Ginger Diet Recipes

Orange ginger. Grind ginger root and peppermint in a blender, add a small amount of cardamom to the mixture, pour boiling water over and leave for half an hour. Before drinking, add a little honey and half a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.

The recipe for Hollywood stars. Cut the ginger root into thin slices, add water and bring to a boil over low heat. Allow the resulting tincture to cool to room temperature. Lemon and honey can be added for flavor.

The ginger diet for weight loss also involves adding ginger root to some cooked meals.

Find out more: the benefits and harms of ginger root, its uses and treatment with ginger tea

Contraindications to the ginger diet

The ginger diet for weight loss is contraindicated for allergy sufferers, people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and heart. Also, it should not be used by people with high temperature and pressure, women during pregnancy and lactation. Even in the absence of the above diseases and conditions, it is necessary to consult a doctor before using the ginger diet.

Reviews of the ginger diet

The beneficial properties of ginger are not denied - it improves blood circulation, strengthens the immune system. On the other hand, some experts suggest that he only indirectly participates in the process of losing weight, reducing the desire to eat sweets.

Svetlana: I'm pretty skeptical about this diet. It is unlikely that ginger root will help much if you use whatever you want. Most likely, in order to achieve a good result, it is necessary to adhere to some other restrictions.

Maria: while dieting, she felt good and was satisfied with the lost pounds. Now my sister is on this diet, I want to see her result.

The author of the article: Kuzmina Vera Valerievna | Endocrinologist, nutritionist

Education: Diploma of the Russian State Medical University named after NI Pirogov with a degree in General Medicine (2004). Residency at Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, diploma in Endocrinology (2006).