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Eating ginger before bed brings many benefits. If you add lemon to it you can prepare a perfect herbal tea for speed up the metabolism. It can be prepared simply by placing a few slices of ginger and a little lemon juice in hot water. Then the tea is added and left to infuse for 15 minutes. Too bitter? With a little honey everything is solved. Ginger and lemon together also help to make the body’s metabolism work well and therefore the body is able to burn fat properly avoiding weight gain. Drinking this herbal tea regularly therefore contributes to having a flat stomach. Ginger is an excellent detoxifier. This herbal tea can be sipped lukewarm or, in the summer, even cold since the revitalizing and beneficial effects are the same. It can also be a valid support for those who are on a diet and plan to lose a few pounds. This drink, if taken regularly, counteracts water retention, deflates the belly, improves digestion and counteracts the sense of hunger. It should be prepared and taken after letting it cool. It is a great way to drink lots of water during the day.
How do you prepare lemon with ginger?
The preparation of this herbal tea is simple. You need 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger, the juice of half a lemon and two teaspoons of honey. Boil the water then, after washing and peeling the ginger root, grate a teaspoon by keeping it infused for about 15 minutes, covering the cup or saucepan where you are preparing the herbal tea with a saucer or lid. In this way the active ingredients of the ginger will have all the time necessary to transfer to the liquid. Only when the drink is lukewarm, filter and add the lemon juice. It is important that the drink is not boiling because in this way the vitamin C contained in the lemon is kept intact. It is a substance which tends to degrade with heat.
What are the benefits of ginger and lemon herbal tea?
Lemon has a diuretic effect and naturally combined with water increases its power in this sense. Herbal tea therefore has an excellent effect against water retention. Furthermore, all hot drinks have a satiating effect but this one in particular, thanks to the qualities of ginger and lemon. When drunk between the two main meals, it helps to arrive at the moment of being on the table without having an exaggerated appetite. Lemon and ginger contain digestive active ingredients, therefore help the work of the stomach. Ginger root is also excellent against nausea and stomach acid. The combination of ginger and lemon is perfect for promoting the elimination of intestinal gas. This herbal tea can help strengthen our body’s natural defenses which will thus be more ready to counteract the action of viruses and bacteria. Lemon contains bioflavonoids which help prevent the growth and spread of cancer cells. Ginger also has similar properties. Both ginger and lemon are rich in antioxidants which counteract the action of free radicals responsible for cellular aging. The active ingredients contained in ginger help the proper circulation of the blood and counteract bad cholesterol. The high levels of zinc present in ginger promote the secretion of insulin, a substance that controls blood sugar levels. This herbal tea therefore helps to keep blood sugar at bay. Ginger and lemon help fight stress and relax body and mind. This herbal tea is also good for the skin.
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