More than one-third of the adults in the United States are obese; that’s almost 36.5 percent of the population, while another 32.5 percent of Americans are overweight. In total, more than two-thirds of the American population is obese or overweight. This is surprising, considering just two decades ago, every state in America had an obesity rate no higher than 15 percent.
With sugary and processed foods continuously being advertised on television and fast food franchises on every corner, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy diet and stick to your weight loss goals, especially if you’re on a tight, busy schedule. Instead of stressing over your weight loss dilemma, why not rely on Mother Nature to provide you with a solution — Ginger.
Ginger, also known as ginger root, is a flowering plant that has a very sharp and pleasantly spicy flavor that provides a variety of health benefits. One of these benefits, in particular, is its ability to positively impact body weight, especially in regards to losing weight and targeting that stubborn belly fat.
How Ginger Can Help You Lose Weight
While ginger is known as an appetite suppressant, immune system enhancer, anti-cancer agent, it’s especially known for its anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. However, many people are unaware that ginger can promote weight loss by activating your metabolism and improving fat burning.
While you may think this is too good to be true, drinking ginger tea or just simply consuming ginger in your diet can help you lose up to five pounds or more, and here’s why:
Ginger Root Makes Your Feel Fuller
Have you ever had a moment when you’ve finished your lunch and you’re back at your desk, only to feel a sudden sense of emptiness in your stomach? You’re still hungry and, when you’re hungry, you tend to snack on anything you can get your hands on, regardless if it’s healthy or not.
As stated earlier, ginger is an appetite suppressant, making you feel fuller for longer periods of time. Since ginger contains water, which is one of the more effective suppressants, a glass of ginger tea before your meal can make you full so you won’t eat as much.
Ginger Root Boosts Your Metabolism
Indigestion is a problem that many people struggle with. Luckily, ginger contains digestive-enhancing properties that help clear blockage in the colon, promoting natural colon cleansing. Ginger helps remove toxins and extra waste through bowel movements, resulting in improved weight loss.
Ginger also contains magnesium, chromium, and zinc, which helps boost our immune system and gives our body more energy to get up and hit the gym.
Ginger Helps Lower High Cholesterol
High cholesterol has been shown to have a direct correlation to obesity, and obesity can lead to harmful diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and cancer. Ginger has been proven to lower cholesterol by breaking down fats that clog arteries.
By expanding our blood vessels, our body’s temperature rises, encouraging our bodies to burn more fat. Ginger also helps shield you from cortisol, which is the stress-inducing hormone that results in stubborn belly fat.
How to Prepare Your Own Ginger Tea
One cup of ginger tea is just 10 calories. You can prepare this herbal tea from fresh ginger or by adding dried ginger powder.
Preparation of Ginger Tea with Fresh Ginger Root
Try this recipe made with fresh ginger root for weight loss.
What you will need:
- Ginger root (2 inches long, peeled, and finely grated)
- 1 cup of water
- Honey or jaggery (to taste)
Method:
- Heat your water over high heat until it comes to a boil.
- Add grated ginger root, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Strain and add honey or jaggery. Drink warm.
Preparation of Ginger Tea with Dried Ginger Powder
What you will need:
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of dried ginger powder
- 1 cup of water
- Honey or jaggery (to taste)
Method:
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add dried ginger powder, lower the flame, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Strain and flavor with honey. Serve warm.
Ginger is intended as a complement to a healthy weight loss diet. That means that along with all the many weight loss treatments and techniques that are out there, a healthy diet and workout regimen must be included in order for your weight loss goal to be reached.
Avoid processed foods, gluten, soda, and refined sugar. Develop better-eating habits, be consistent with your exercise, and consume ginger tea for a well-balanced approach to weight loss.
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