Ginger diet: rules and precautions

Ginger is one of the most popular spices in the world, traditional for Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Thai and other Asian cuisines. It is often used as an independent dish: pickled ginger, and even ginger preserves, sweet and fragrant - not uncommon in the countries of South-East Asia. In these regions, ginger has been used for centuries for both treatment and prevention of various diseases: the curative substances contained therein helped to prevent intestinal infections, effectively cured colds, toothache and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity.

In Europe, this root was imported during the Middle Ages. Its properties were immediately appreciated: at that time ginger was considered not only a fragrant additive to dishes, but also a real natural remedy able to protect even from plague. Of the European countries, he won the greatest popularity in the damp, dank England - here he was added to bread and cakes, based on it, ginger beer was cooked , and the cold was treated with hot ginger tea with lemon and honey. In Russia, ginger was put in a popular winter hot drink - sbiten, as well as in dough for buns, rolls, delicious gingerbread. In modern European cuisine, a ginger sauce has spread - it is served to meat and poultry.

In dry rhizomes of ginger contains vitamins of group B, vitamin C, essential amino acids, essential oils. It is the latter that he owes his disinfectant and warming properties, as well as his pleasant fragrance. Ginger diet (reviews say that it is not only effective but also pleasant) is based on the ability of this root to stimulate digestion, "warm up" the metabolism, remove toxins from the body and reduce appetite. It does not provide for strict restrictions on food, but it will be better if you give up on time from fatty foods, canned food and sweets. The daily caloric content of the diet should not exceed 1600 - 1800 kcal, however, it should be reduced gradually, without stress for the body.

Ginger diet, the reviews of which confirm the apparent effect of its compliance, is designed for one and a half to two months. During this time, it is necessary to drink ginger tea daily - however, not the one that can be purchased in any supermarket. It must be prepared independently from dried, and better - fresh ginger, and it will have to be done every evening.

To make ginger tea (infusion) per liter of water, take a tablespoon of ginger, grated on a fine grater. Dry ginger powder (for lack of fresh root) will need ½ teaspoon. Ginger pour boiling water from the evening: it's better to make a drink in a thermos - then by morning it will be ready. It is drunk in several receptions, half an hour before meals and at bedtime, in small sips. The estimated weight loss will be 1-2 kilograms per week. At the same time, the ginger diet (reviews here are unanimous) is not a panacea for those who struggle with excess weight: there are serious contraindications to the use of ginger root . This method of losing weight, despite its slow pace, is not suitable for everyone. So, ginger infusion should not be used by those who suffer from gastritis, ulcer or cholelithiasis, ulcerative colitis and other digestive system diseases. It is categorically contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. In addition, substances contained in ginger interact with certain drugs - for example, antihypertensive, anticoagulant and others, strengthening or weakening their effect. This list is far from complete, therefore, before using ginger tea to get rid of excess weight, you should always consult a doctor.

If there are no contraindications, the ginger diet (the reviews confirm this) brings a visible effect. A nice bonus to losing weight will be a significant improvement in the skin due to cleansing of the intestine, as well as increased immunity. If, during the application of this diet, you have worsened chronic diseases, or if your state of health has sharply worsened, you should stop taking ginger broth and go to the doctor: it is quite possible that this method of weight loss is contraindicated to you personally.