Trying to lose weight, it is not necessary to use expensive pharmacy products. According to consumer reviews, one of the best ways to lose weight is a lemon-ginger honey drink. It can be prepared on mineral water, enhancing the beneficial properties. About how much water with ginger you need to drink and whether it really helps, read on in the article.

Lemon, Ginger and Mineral Water

A refreshing mix with ginger, honey and lemon juice is an excellent fat burner.

• She also helps:
• regulate blood sugar by controlling hunger;
• increase metabolism, which contributes to the effective combustion of fat during the day;
• strengthen the immune system;
• prevent colds, tonsillitis, flu.

Lemons contain vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, magnesium, flavonoids, antioxidants and phosphorus. They are a great way to lose weight quickly and also improve digestion and prevent constipation. In addition, lemons have few calories, so they can be used in any diet you need to lose weight. Add lemon juice to salads, herbal teas - it will not only improve the taste, but also help control your weight.

Ginger is well known for its healing properties, including anti-inflammatory. It contributes to the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract and helps to digest food. Moreover, the plant has a pronounced thermogenic (fat-burning) effect.

Among the many teas recommended for weight loss, lemon-ginger - one of the most useful. Brewing it is very simple. All that is needed is two teaspoons of lemon juice, a half cup of grated ginger and one tablespoon of honey. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, pour a teaspoon of the mixture with boiling water - and you can drink your lemon-ginger tea for weight loss. It is advisable to use it twice: in the morning on an empty stomach and the second time - after dinner.

Did you know? Chinese and Ayurvedic practices attribute ginger to the so-called «bearing» herbs. These plants make other herbs more effective in treating diseases.

Benefit

• Among the beneficial properties of the drink are noted:
• antifungal and bactericidal;
• anti-inflammatory;
• sweatshops;
• antioxidant;
• fat burning;
• immunomodulatory;
• soothing;
• tonic.

First, the drink cleanses the body, prevents the deposition of fat, and then begins to burn the existing one. At the same time, normalization of the work of all body systems occurs, which helps to maintain it in good shape.

Then the body is filled with a lack of vitamins and minerals. Symptoms of fatigue, nervous breakdown, and usual malaise go away. With regular use, the water balance is restored. All this positively affects both weight and human health.

Harm

Lemon-ginger drink is safe for most people. However, there may be situations in which it is better to consult a doctor first.

• Among them are noted such:
• a drink may interfere with blood thinning medications. Although there is no exact confirmation of this fact, tea should be taken with caution with such preparations.
• if you drink it in large quantities, the following side effects are possible: increased gas formation, abdominal pain, heartburn, diarrhea.
• When studying the effect of the drink on toxicosis during pregnancy, it was found that the baby's heart rate and activity can increase, and the woman's risk of bleeding increases. Therefore, you can take tea only after consulting with your doctor and not exceeding the norm - 2 cups per day.

Important! Avoid drinking tea within 2 hours after eating and 20 minutes before eating. It contains compounds that interfere with the absorption of iron and calcium from food.

The choice of mineral water

Drinking water, regardless of its composition, contributes to weight loss. The proof of this is that we eat less if we drink water. Moisturizing maintains a good physiological state in which the regulation of weight occurs naturally. Mineral water contains more nutrients than just plain water, so some people prefer to use it for making tea.

• Among the advantages of mineral water, the following are noted:
• contains zero calories.
• the content of trace elements in it remains constant from bottle to bottle, which allows for accurate metering of consumed substances.
• its composition includes magnesium, calcium, sulfate, potassium, silica and sodium. Minerals are known to play an important role in maintaining bone strength, transmitting muscle and nerve impulses, detoxifying the liver, and promoting digestion. They also allow you to maintain a constant pH level in your body.
• Silica-containing mineral waters can help treat heart disease. The antioxidant properties of this substance help restore damaged tissue in any part of the body. It is advisable to choose water with silica content up to 20 mg per bottle.
• the use of mineral water during and after training will provide the body with proper hydration. Dehydration after exercise can cause fatigue and lack of energy. Water will help replace lost fluid.

Important! Excessive fluid intake can be harmful - this can cause an electrolyte imbalance and sodium leakage from the body. The recommended water limit depends on your health status, climate and level of activity.

Mineral water is divided into groups depending on the degree of mineralization. Table water, with a normal mineral content, is sufficient for people who heal the body and lose weight. This category includes water with a salinity of up to 1 g / dm³.

If the mineralization is more than 1 g / dm³ - this means that before you is a medicinal table drink and it is recommended to drink it for medicinal purposes, but not for weight loss. Also, the composition should not contain biologically active components: iodine, bromine, silicon and others. Such drinks are aimed at enhancing the activity of various body systems and are also not intended to lose weight.

Cooking technique

Although there are studies that confirm the potential health benefits of ginger, studies on the use of ginger water are virtually non-existent.

Most of the scientific papers cited do not indicate whether participants took capsules in the form of ginger, added it to food, or drank it in the form of ginger-lemon tea.

Making a ginger and lemon drink at home is easy. To do this, you need mineral water, lemon juice and ginger.

The recipe for a drink:

1. Grate 1.5 teaspoons of fresh ginger root on a very thin cheese grater or chop it with a food processor.
2. Boil a liter (4 cups) of mineral water.
3. Remove from heat and add ginger to water.
4. Leave to brew for 5-10 minutes.
5. Strain the liquid to remove slices of ginger.
6. Allow the drink to cool sufficiently. Add lemon and honey to taste and drink.

Ginger has a tart taste. For those who don’t like it, adding a flavor, such as honey or lemon, can improve the taste.

The nutritional value of such a drink in 100 ml:

Did you know? Ginger rhizome can be pickled in vinegar or in sherry, and then eat as a snack. Based on it, you can also brew herbal tea, make ginger wine, beer or ale, and even make delicious sweets.

Weight Loss Tips

Lemon juice easily burns fat thanks to the presence of vitamin C, dietary fiber and minerals. There is no need to drink lemon water during the day or adhere to a low-calorie diet - just drink a drink 2 times a day, combining this with physical activity. After a few weeks, you will be able to notice the first improvements in the state of the body.

Ginger tea has no serious side effects. It will be difficult to drink so much tea to expose oneself to negative influences. In addition, for many allegations, there is insufficient medical justification. So, some people claim that ginger drink increases the production of bile, but there is no scientific evidence for this. If in doubt, you can always consult with a specialized doctor or therapist.

Minor side effects that can occur in people with disorders of the digestive tract:

• heartburn;
• stomach upset.

Ginger allergies are rare, but possible. Her symptoms: rash in the mouth or stomach, accompanied by discomfort. A decrease in blood pressure may be accompanied by dizziness.

This effect is possible in sensitive people with impaired vascular function. But do not forget that any side effects can occur only if you eat more than 4 g of ginger root per day.

Studies of the effects of drinks with ginger and lemon based on mineral water are not conclusive. Nevertheless, they show that this product benefits the body, has many advantages and a low risk for people who use it. If you are interested in the effectiveness in weight loss, it is worth trying to introduce a drink into your diet.