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Root of ginger for weight loss

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 20.11.2021

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The root of ginger for weight loss is used very often. From the plant, teas, infusions and decoctions are prepared. Also, ginger is used as a component of anti-cellulite masks and scrubs. Let's look at a few recipes from the root of ginger for weight loss.

The root of ginger (100 g) is peeled and three on a fine grater. Ginger is placed in a glass liter jar, add to it lemon juice (50-70 ml) and a tablespoon of honey. Pour our means to lose weight with boiling water, and let us brew for an hour. We take a glass throughout the day. For a day you can drink no more than two liters of a drink.
With a lot of weight for weight loss, ginger is mixed with garlic. The burning taste of these ingredients speeds up metabolic and digestive processes, which helps to lose weight. To prepare this recipe, you need 150-200 grams of ginger root, 3-4 cloves of garlic and two liters of boiling water. Ginger and garlic is cleaned and cut into thin plates. We put the ingredients in a jar or pan, pour boiling water. The drink is insisted until it is completely cooled, after which it must be filtered and taken half a cup during the day.
The combination of ginger, mint and cardamom is an effective means for losing weight. Take 100 g of mint leaves and chop them with 100 g of ginger. To the crushed ingredients, add a teaspoon cardamom and pour boiling water. We insist for 30-40 minutes, filter, add 1/3 cups of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of orange juice to the infusion. We send the drink to the refrigerator until it is completely cooled.

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Diet on the root of ginger

Diet on the root of ginger is used to cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, as well as preventing excess weight. Diet on ginger helps to get rid of extra pounds. When using a diet, you should not expect stunning results in a short period of time. Since the diet is designed to safely and effectively cleanse the body, restore the digestive system and metabolic processes. The diet has contraindications, it is not recommended to use it for people who have diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or duodenum. Diet is prohibited during pregnancy and lactation.

The diet at the root of ginger consists of a 60-day course. Despite such a long losing weight, ginger will help get rid of 1-2 kilograms per week, without the risk of returning them back. A feature of the diet is the lack of a menu. But nutrition involves a number of rules.

Full refusal of fatty, sweet, smoked, flour and salted.
Caloric content of a daily diet should not exceed 1600 calories. This caloric content will ensure the body's energy needs, but will not be postponed by extra centimeters at the waist and hips.
The power menu is compiled by yourself. Advantage should be given to products that have low calorie content, but contain vitamins and minerals useful for the body.
During the diet in the diet must necessarily be seafood and citrus, as they are rich in protein and contribute to the process of burning fat and losing weight.

Another mandatory diet rule is regular consumption of unsweetened ginger tea. A cup of tea should be drunk on an empty stomach, another cup an hour after eating, and so throughout the day and the entire course of the detox diet from the root of ginger.