13 Benefits of Ginger:
Ginger is
full of nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your
body.
1) It is loaded with gingerol, which has
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It appears to be highly effective
against nausea and morning sickness during pregnancy.
According some studies, that included a total of 1278 pregnant women, taking
1.1-1.5 grams of ginger can reduce symptoms of nausea.(1)
2) Ginger is very helpful to reduce
muscle pain. It does not work instant. If you take regularly, after one week
you can identify the difference gradually.(2)
3) Ginger has anti-diabetic property. In 2015 a study
of 41 participants with type 2 diabetes taking 2 grams of ginger powder per day
lower fasting blood sugar by 12%.
4) It helps to reduce stiffness in
osteoarthritis.
5) Ginger improves digestion power. It reduces gas that formed in the intestinal tract during digestion. It relief or prevent constipation.
6) It reduces menstrual pain.
7) It lowers cholesterol level. In a
45-day study of 85 individuals with high cholesterol, taking 3 grams of ginger
power significantly reduced cholesterol markers.
8) Ginger can enhance brain function
directly. It improves reaction time and working memory.
10) It
helps to fight against common cold.
11) Many
researches show that ginger helps to prevent cancer.
12) Ginger
helps to reduce extra fat also.(3)
13) Most
important fact about ginger is, it reduces migraine pain. When this pain raises
too much , taking ginger tea within 2 hours gap, end of the day it would be
amazing, 80% pain will be cured.
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How to Intake Ginger:
Basically ginger is used as a spice in our kitchen. In many
recipes we use it. But the best way to intake it is as ginger tea or ginger
syrup. I personally avoid ginger syrup, because it contains sugar. I just avoid
it. You can take as ginger tea , which has most benefits in our body.
Ginger Tea:
This immune boosting ginger tea is a warm and soothing tea
loaded with nutrients, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying properties.
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Process of Making Ginger Tea:
Take one piece of 2 inch peeled ginger and cut into slices.
Take 2 cups of water and warm it for 2 minutes. Add ginger
slices and boil it for 10 minutes or until it reduced to 1 cup .
Filter the ginger water and mix with half lemon juice and one
spoon of honey.
Perfect Time for Taking Ginger Tea:
Good time to drink
ginger tea is after heavy meal. Best is in the morning after breakfast. Ginger
is believed to really jump start the food absorption and the rate at which your
metabolism works. So this makes ginger tea a great drink to have after eating
food early in the morning.
* After attending any heavy lunch or
dinner party, you can take only ginger water and it will digest food quickly.(4)
Side Effects of Ginger:
1) Leads to Diarrhea: Consuming large quantities
of ginger may causes Diarrhea.
According to experts , it accelerates the passage of food and stool through the intestines and causes unrest that often leads to restlessness and weakness too. (5)
2) Causes Bleeding: We all know that
ginger has anti platelet properties. In that case, excessive intake of ginger
may cause bleeding.
3) Affects Heart: Heart experts
recommend that those taking blood pressure medication should avoid ginger
intake.
Frequently
Asked Questions:
1) Is ginger tea helpful to reduce fat?
2) Is it good drinking ginger tea on an
empty stomach?
3) Can be taken during pregnancy?
Yes. You can take 1 to 1.5 grams of ginger. It reduces nausea and morning sickness.
4) How much ginger should be taken by a
normal man or woman?