Ginger has medicinal properties, including losing weight and lowering blood sugar levels, for centuries it has been used as a natural remedy for its many benefits.
Según la US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, el ginger delays the aging process, since it is rich in antioxidants and it has molecules in charge of fighting free radicals.
Ginger water is perfect for muscle pain, as it helps reduce inflammation in the joints, according to a Diet & Weight Management publication, likewise, Experts say that it is effective once morest pain related to rheumatism or osteoarthritis.
A bonus of its benefits is that it is a food high in fiber, therefore its consumption helps to improve digestion, it even removes toxins that are not needed by the body. Regarding cholesterol, this root reduces its levels and regulates blood pressure.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is present in all cells of the body. This is found in the blood and is necessary for the formation of healthy cells. The Spanish Heart Foundation reports that most cholesterol is produced in the liver.
As explained Medline PlusUS National Library of Medicine website, the body also needs cholesterol to digest food and is involved in the formation of bile acids, vital for the digestion of fats.
How to prepare ginger water?
One of the ways to consume ginger to take advantage of the mentioned properties is through an infusion. For her are required: four cups of water (1 liter) and four tablespoons of chopped or sliced ginger (40 g).
Its preparation is very simple, you only have to heat 1 liter of water, when it is boiling you have to add 4 to 5 slices or 2 tablespoons of ginger grated.
They are kept on the fire for 2 minutes, then they are left to rest for 10 minutes and finally the juice of two lemons is added. Once the drink is ready, it can be consumed hot or cold. In case the taste is too bitter, it can be sweetened with a touch of honey or stevia.
The recommended amount of ginger It is 1 to 2 grams per day to get its short-term benefits, experts recommend using fresh ginger and not powdered.
Other ways to consume ginger
Another way to consume ginger to reduce cholesterol levels is by combining it with garlic. The necessary ingredients are: four cloves of garlic, two liters of water, three centimeters of ginger root, 124 ml of lemon juice and 100 grams of honey.
Preparation:
- Wash the garlic and ginger well.
- Put them with all the ingredients in the blender.
- Blend until a uniform mixture is left.
- Strain the liquid.
- Put it in a container with a tight lid.
- Let it rest for five days in the fridge.
- After time, consume.
About ginger
This is a root that has more than 21 antioxidants that can help prevent the action of free radicals in the body. This mechanism significantly reduces the levels of good cholesterol, which is why it is necessary to control it.
Similarly, by eating ginger on a regular basis, it prevents the liver from synthesizing bad cholesterol from food.
the health portal Healthline He cites several studies that prove the benefits of ginger in this regard. In one of them, people given three grams of ginger powder (in capsule form) saw significant reductions in most cholesterol markers. LDL (bad) dropped 10% in 45 days.
