Ginger root appeared for the first time as a condiment in East Asia. The plant was popular with famous chefs. They added spice to meat and fish dishes, many made sauces with its addition. More recently, it became known about the powerful fat burning properties of this plant. This fact was taken into account by nutritionists throughout the country, and later a huge number of recipes appeared based on it.
Ginger is a medicinal plant that is rich in nutrients and vitamins. In particular, the underground part is used - the root.
Ginger contains cingiberenes, cineole, essential oils, citral and other compounds. It is successfully used in perfumery as a deodorant component. In medicine, it is used as an antihelminthic and warming agent. In addition, ginger root has expectorant and immunomodulatory properties. There are known recipes for compresses with the addition of ginger root.
Not without ginger root and such a field of medicine as dietetics. The fact is that ginger has a tonic effect and enhances fat metabolism. That is why there are a huge number of recipes for losing weight based on ginger root.
The most popular homemade recipes that will make the process of losing weight not only successful, but also beneficial to your health.
Slimming recipe with ginger, honey and lemon
To prepare a wonderful remedy, you need to take the following components:
- ginger root - 200 g;
- liquid honey - 100 g;
- 2 ripe lemons.
- The step-by-step recipe starts with preparing all the ingredients.
- Wash the lemon and cut it into half rings along with the peel.
- Peel the ginger root and mince it. As a last resort, you can cut it into small cubes or grate it on a fine grater.
- Mix the lemon and ginger pieces and place in a glass jar. Pour honey on top and let it brew for 7 days.
The prepared mixture is recommended to be consumed half an hour before meals. To do this, dissolve one teaspoon of the mixture in a glass of warm water and drink.
The proportions of ingredients are calculated for one half-liter can. This amount of the mixture is enough for 10-12 applications.
A clear and easy recipe will not only help to get rid of extra pounds, but also significantly increase immunity.
Ginger tea drink
To prepare a delicious drink that will help you cope with excess weight, you need to take the following components:
- 1 teaspoon of natural green tea without additives;
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger root.
The tea drink is prepared in the same way as standard tea. One teaspoon of green tea should be steeped in boiling water. Add ginger. Let it brew for two minutes. It is this time that is considered optimal. If the drink is kept longer, the characteristic bitterness of green tea will appear.
Such a composition will reduce body fat and give vigor for the whole day. In addition, ginger tea will strengthen the heart muscle and cleanse the blood vessels.
Tea with ginger and mint
For a classic recipe, the following components are required:
- 1 medium ginger root;
- peppermint leaves - 20 g;
- a pinch of cardamom.
- Grind the ginger root into small pieces. Add mint leaves and cardamom to it.
- Pour boiling water over the herbal mixture.
- Let it brew for 30 minutes.
- Drink 1 glass in the morning.
Cucumber-ginger drink
The cucumber drink has the characteristic aroma and flavor of cucumber, and the addition of ginger root gives it a pungent flavor. However, despite the unusualness, such a drink will easily help burn a couple of extra pounds.
To prepare it you will need:
- 1 large fresh cucumber;
- medium ginger root;
- peppermint leaves - 20 g;
- 1 lemon;
- purified water.
- The cucumber must be peeled and cut into small wedges.
- Cut the lemon into a semicircle.
- Mix lemon, ginger and mint. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
- Pour cold water over the ingredients. Leave to infuse overnight.
The resulting drink is drunk during the day, the next day it is prepared again.
Vegetable drink with ginger
Original vegetable drinks with the addition of ginger are gaining more and more popularity among those who lose weight. Tomatoes, celery, cabbage and even pumpkin are added to them. The following recipe is a classic.
The following ingredients are required for cooking:
- 1 medium bunch of celery
- medium ginger root;
- raw beets - 200 g;
- 1-2 raw carrots;
- 1 head of red onion;
- 1 orange.
All ingredients must be ground in a blender until mushy. Add 200 ml of clean cold water. A wonderful drink is ready. It is worth eating half a glass before each meal.
Such a drink can completely replace a standard snack.
When preparing miraculous nipples from ginger root, you should not rely solely on its fat burning properties. If you eat cakes and sweets and wash them down with ginger tea, there will be no sense in losing weight. Ginger can only be an assistant in the process of losing weight. The basis of the same should be a low-calorie diet and a healthy lifestyle. It is better to combine all this with moderate physical activity.
