Calorie content and vitamin composition
It is difficult to find a mixture of products more rich in vitamins than ginger, honey and lemon. This trio contains the following vitamin composition: A, B1, B2, B12, C, D, K, E, PP, H. At the same time, ginger and lemon contain useful acids, and honey softens them, making them digestible for the stomach.
Magnesium, phosphorus, iron, silicon, potassium, nicotinic acid, essential oils, carotene, iodine - this is not a complete list of useful elements of these affordable products that have a positive effect on human health. The calorie content of ginger is very low, 80 calories per 100 g. Lemon contains only 29 calories per 100 g. Honey is a good, but high-calorie product - 329 calories per 100 g.
Is it possible to lose weight with ginger and lemon with honey?
Ginger is an energy product that increases blood circulation in the body, speeds up all metabolic processes and cleanses the body of toxins , which is the basis for any diet. At the same time, this “root of life,” as it is called in India, supports the immune system in the fight against seasonal colds.
Numerous reviews from older people who use the spice in tea and as a seasoning in main dishes indicate that this unique plant has the ability to improve memory, relieve headaches and correct age-related hormonal disorders.
Lemon is an indispensable product for weight loss, as it enhances intestinal motility and fights constipation. This citrus plant successfully copes with colds such as sore throat and bronchitis. Lemon juice is especially useful for people who smoke, as it neutralizes the effect of nicotine on the body and replenishes the supply of vitamin C that smokers lack.
Honey is quickly digestible by the human body, since its set of chemical elements is largely reminiscent of the composition of blood. Thanks to its unique composition, it improves blood quality and fights anemia, which is very important for people who limit their diet during a diet. The high bactericidal quality of this sweet viscous product prevents the occurrence and development of infections in the body.
Having studied the calorie content, composition and capabilities of each ingredient, we can confidently conclude that drinking drinks with lemon, ginger and honey promotes effective weight loss and has great benefits for the body. Sometimes realizing psychologically that a given substance helps achieve a goal is a guarantee of success in losing weight.
Is ginger tea fat burning?
It is difficult to call ginger tea fat-burning, since it itself does not destroy fat cells, but it helps the body indirectly in this process.
Drinking ginger tea greatly accelerates metabolism at all levels: it acts as a choleretic, diaphoretic, diuretic and even a laxative, actively expelling toxins and excess fluid from the body. This significantly speeds up metabolism, which means that the body begins to spend much more energy even at rest.
The only problem is that to accumulate excess weight you need too much excess calories. That is, if you have gained weight, this means that your diet gives you much more energy than you need for your life, and it is because of this that the body began to store it in the form of fat deposits.
This suggests that even a very good metabolism cannot cope alone: you need to at least stop overeating, give up sweets and starchy foods, and limit fried and fatty foods. By eating lean meat, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, you will already lose weight, and if you take ginger at the same time, the rate of weight loss will increase, because your metabolism will work as quickly as possible.
Thus, it is effective, although it cannot be called fat-burning. Just help him show strength, make your diet more correct - and the results will not keep you waiting.
How to take it correctly and in what form
There are three main types of drink traditionally prepared from the ingredients in question: water, tea and tincture. Which type you prefer depends on your lifestyle and culinary preferences. The main thing is to observe the proportions when preparing drinks and consume them regularly. Below are the easiest to prepare recipes with the most pleasant taste.
Water with ginger, lemon and honey
You will need:
- peeled ginger root - 2 tsp;
- lemon with peel - 2 thin slices;
- honey - 2 tsp;
- water - 0.5 l.
Peel the root and grate it on a fine grater. Cut 2 thin slices of citrus as finely as possible. Mix the prepared ingredients. Pour boiling water over the resulting mixture and let it brew for at least 15 minutes. When the drink becomes warm, add 2 tsp. honey and stir well.
Drink at least 0.5 liters of ginger water per day, warm or cool, depending on the time of year. It is especially useful to start your day with this wonderful remedy if you want to lose weight quickly and correctly.
Required ingredients:
- black, green or hibiscus tea - 2 tsp;
- ginger - 50–80 g;
- lemon - 1 pc.;
- honey - 10 tsp.
How to drink tea with ginger?
The basic method of preparing ginger is to peel, grate the root, and brew with boiling water at the rate of 1-2 tsp. per glass of water. You need to steep this tea for at least half an hour. The following additions can be made to this recipe:
- Add a crushed clove of garlic to the ginger before brewing (it is believed that this increases its effectiveness for weight loss). Leave for 1 hour.
- Before brewing, add a spoonful of mint leaves, a pinch of cardamom and pour boiling water over it. Leave for 40 minutes.
- Add 1 spoon of raspberry jam and 1 spoon of honey to the finished drink. This drink can only be drunk in the morning.
Ginger drink should be drunk 3-5 times a day, provided that this product is well tolerated. It is often recommended to take half a glass before meals to speed up metabolic processes and improve the functioning of the digestive system. You can use it as you wish, the main thing is to do it regularly and combine it with proper nutrition. In this case, the result will not be long in coming.
