Coffee every day is fine and it even has several health benefits. But there are also many people who swear by a life without caffeine, which is also in tea. But not in ginger tea.
People with intestinal problems are not advised to drink coffee, and it is recommended to drink ginger tea. Even if you have sleeping problems, coffee is not useful. And the black gold is not conducive to the color of your teeth either. But enough bad words about coffee, because we can’t do without it either.
Health Benefits Of Ginger Tea
On to the health benefits of ginger tea. Scroll all the way down to learn how to make ginger tea, even if it’s so simple that a chimpanzee can do it too. Is ginger healthy? Science answers.
1. Good for nausea
Out Research shows that ginger (tea) is a suitable remedy for nausea, for example by motion sickness or morning sickness .
The latter goes a step further; some scientists even believe that ginger tea helps against nausea caused by chemotherapy, pregnancy or surgery. That would be thanks to ‘volatile oils’ and ‘phenolic compounds’, aka gingerols called.
2. Heart Disease Prevention
A cup of ginger tea every day won’t prevent you from developing impossible heart problems, but protecting against certain risks does, points out this investigation from. For example, it prevents high blood pressure, blood clotting, reduces the risk of heart attack, relieves heartburn and improves circulation.
3. Stabilizes Weight and Blood Sugar Levels
In 2012 there is a research conducted by Columbia University among ten overweight men. The experiment? They drank a cup of ginger tea every day. It was examined whether their intake of ginger tea had an influence on how full they were (after drinking the tea) and what influence this had on their feeling of hunger. The study found that the men were less hungry and felt satisfied after drinking tea.
Furthermore, we looked at the hormone balance and the metabolism of the respondents and so said taking ginger daily could possibly prevent obesity.
This is partly due to the fact that ginger keeps blood sugar levels under control (and prevents high peaks and troughs). It reduces the production of insulin and triglycerides which is beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes.
4. Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory
Due to the anti-inflammatory effect of ginger, it has an analgesic effect against, for example, headaches, menstrual cramps and sore muscles.
5. Good for your brain
Previously used with ginger for a better memory. This study to sixty folds confirms that ginger is good for your brain functions. According to the research, a daily extract of ginger increases your reaction speed and your ability to concentrate and think. Another study to rats confirms that ginger improves your memory.
6. Boost the immune system
Because ginger is full of antioxidants can it be a big boost to your immune system and would also be stress-reducing for the same reason.
You can also steam with ginger by putting ginger in a pot of hot water. This helps relieve a stuffy nose. Ginger is also said to help fight certain cancer cells, including pancreatic cancer and colon cancer. Don’t see ginger as a replacement medicine, but see it as a healthy addition to your diet.
Making ginger tea
Make sure you cut the ginger into small slices, the smaller the pieces, the more flavor will come out. Some even slice or grate the ginger and hang the ginger in a tea infuser or strainer. Then you need less ginger, for the same tasty, spicy taste. Tasty additions are honey and lemon or orange.
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