Why you should eat ginger more often: health benefits

Ginger is not just a spice, but also a storehouse of health benefits. It can be easily found in supermarkets and stores at an affordable price.

It can be used to make not only a delicious but also a healthy drink. It will help you keep warm, improve digestion and strengthen your immune system, writes Vikna.

What is ginger good for?

• Improves digestion: ginger helps the stomach digest food, reduces gas and a feeling of heaviness.
• Promotes weight loss: ginger speeds up metabolism, helps to burn fat and control blood sugar.
• Strengthens the immune system: ginger has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that help fight colds and flu.
• Reduces pain: Ginger can help with headaches, muscle and joint pain.
• Warms: Ginger improves blood circulation and warms the body during the cold season.

How to make flavored ginger tea?

Ingredients:

• 2-3 cm of ginger root
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/3 of a lemon
• 500 ml of water
• 2 pcs. cloves
• Honey to taste

Preparation:

1. Peel the ginger and grate it on a fine grater.
2. Squeeze the juice from the lemon and add to the ginger.
3. Put the ground ginger, lemon juice, sliced lemon, cloves and cinnamon in a teapot.
4. Pour boiling water and leave under the lid for 5 minutes.
5. Pour into cups and add honey if desired.

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