Brrr it is cold outside. Beautiful but cold!
How about some Ginger Tea which is a popular detoxification aid. It can be used for gentle, daily detoxification and has a great number of health benefits:
- helps eliminating wastes (Detox)
- eases gastrointestinal discomfort
- reduces pain
- alleviates motion sickness and morning sickness
- aids in weight loss
Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, it has been shown to be also helpful in dealing with arthritis, ease pain in the joints and bones.
Yes, ginger is spicy and yes, the extra pepper added in today's recipe will make you sweat, hence helps to eliminate wastes.
This combination of ginger and hot spices should also help you increase the fat burning potential.
Our recipe for 1 person:
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger (peel it first)
- 1/2 lemon or lime
- 1 large cup of hot boiling water
- some grinded pepper and a tip of chilies (if you like it really hot!)
- and to smoothen it all, honey (à discrétion = up to you on the quantity ; if you take more honey, your calorie intake is higher…)
Pour the hot water over the ginger and pepper; let it sit covered for 10-15 min.
Pour the rest in and voilà!
About the right amount:
As with everything try to savour it in moderation:
do not use excessive amounts, which may lead to side effects including mouth irritation (think bad breath) belching, an upset stomach, mild heartburn or diarrhea.
Also a good idea is to drink it in the morning or early afternoon, to prevent any digestive issues and sweating during your beauty sleep at night
Someone who is in the ayurvedic principles Pitta type (you have a warm body temperature and sweat easily) should actually be a little bit careful with ginger.
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