Ginger has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes. Today it is one of the most used spices in the kitchen. Besides for cooking, ginger is also used for other purposes. It is a very powerful plant that can improve the overall health, normalize the internal balance and it can help in the process of weight loss.
Here are some of the properties of the ginger and how the consumption of ginger tea can help your body.

• Improves the digestion

This spice it`s been used for very long time for the treatment of various stomach disorders like acid reflux, bloating, indigestion and upset stomach. It stimulates the production of saliva, gastric juice and bile which help the digestion.  The consumption of ginger tea will improve the production of stomach acid and it will ensure the absorption of the food.

• Boosts the metabolism

This plant has fat burning properties, so it boosts the metabolism and as a result more fat is burned. It makes you feel satiated for longer time, so you consume less food and the intake of calories reduces. It is a natural suppressant of the appetite which is always the best way to burn fat more and lose weight.

• Controls the diabetes

The consumption of ginger tea helps control the type 2 diabetes. The main active components of the ginger, gingerols, control the diabetes, increase the insulin sensitivity and glucose clearance and prevents from other disorders diabetes related.

• Relieves sore muscles

It`s effective in cases of muscle inflammation and soreness due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
Ginger for losing weight
The easiest way to include ginger in the diet is to start consuming ginger tea between meals. Mixed with lemon the ginger tea is very beneficial for the overall health.

Recipe for ginger tea
Ingredients:

• ginger root
• lemon juice
• honey
• 2 cups of water

Preparation:


Cut 4-5 slices of fresh ginger root and put them in a mug. Pour the 2 cups of water over the thin slices of ginger root. The water should be very hot but not boiling. Cover the mug and leave it for 10 minutes.  Remove the ginger by straining the water.  Add 1 or 2 tbsp. of raw honey and some lemon juice. Mix it well and the tea is ready.

The consumption
The best way to consume the ginger tea is to drink it before meals. This way it will stimulate the digestive enzymes.  Drink 1 cup of ginger tea before going to bed, so it can do its work over the night while you sleep.  During the night the metabolism is much slower than during the day. That is exactly the purpose of the ginger tea. To boost the metabolism to burn more calories while sleeping.

You can improve the effectiveness of the tea if you exercise every morning and do cardio exercises for 30 minutes. If you follow this method you will see the positive results and improvements very soon.