At all times, ginger was appreciated not only for its taste and aroma, but also for its useful properties. After all, it contains a large amount of calcium, phosphorus, iron, various acids and vitamins. Ginger root is added to many dishes, and mead and kvass are also made on its basis. They also make delicious and healthy tea.
Tea for colds and flu
For colds and flu, one of the surest remedies is tea with lemon and ginger. This drink combines three flavors - spicy, sour and sweet. Due to its properties, it warms, invigorates, helps to soften cough, relieves irritation in the throat. When sickness, chills and body aches take you by surprise, make this tea.
First, brew a teaspoon of green or black tea in half a liter of water. Let it brew for about five minutes and strain. A small piece of ginger - about 3-4 cm, pass through a press or grate and combine with tea. Add a couple of cardamom pods, a sprig of cloves, and some cinnamon. Place the mixture over medium heat and bring to a boil. Then reduce the gas to a minimum and cook with the lid closed for 20 minutes. Then squeeze half a lemon into tea, dip the remaining skin in the drink. After about 5 minutes, remove the tea from the stove. Let it brew for 20-30 minutes and cool slightly. Drink with honey.
When you don't have the time or energy, you can make ginger tea using a simpler recipe. Combine a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger with a spoonful of black or green tea and a couple of lemon slices. Pour a glass of boiling water over, cover and let it brew for 15 minutes. Then strain and add a couple of tablespoons of honey.
Lose weight with ginger tea
Ginger tea is also a great weight loss aid. The roots of this plant contain gingerol and shogaol - substances that give that spicy pungent taste. They increase blood circulation, due to which digestion works better and metabolism is stimulated.
The recipe for a slimming drink is simple - pour a teaspoon of fresh chopped root with a glass of boiling water, add a slice of lemon and a teaspoon of honey. On the day of such a remedy, you need to drink about 2 liters. By the way, a cup of this tea dulls the feeling of hunger.
Another slimming tea option is to brew ginger with garlic. Peel and cut into thin slices about 4 cm root and 2 medium garlic cloves. Pour 2 liters of boiling water and leave for 20-30 minutes. Then strain and drink in small portions throughout the day.
For whom is ginger good, and for whom - and harm
The effect of ginger on the human body is very strong. It especially affects the intestines and gastric mucosa. Therefore, you should not eat ginger for people with duodenal diseases, ulcers, gastritis. Also, the root is not recommended for liver diseases.
