Ginger Diet

2024 Author: Rachel Wainwright | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 07:39

Ginger root is a unique product whose valuable properties have been used in oriental medicine since ancient times. Due to its high content of phytoncides and essential oils, ginger speeds up the metabolism, helping to burn calories faster. The ginger diet is a godsend for those who want to lose weight not only without harming their health, but also, conversely, by strengthening it.

Diet principles:

weight loss occurs due to the action of the active substances contained in ginger. Within 2 months it is necessary to drink a tincture of ginger root 30 minutes before meals or 30 minutes after. It is also recommended to consume ginger tea between meals during the day. The total volume of these drinks must be at least 1 liter per day;
gradually the amount of calories consumed should be brought to 1600-1800 per day;
when preparing meals, you should use a gentle (dietary) heat treatment of products - boiling, steaming, baking.

The tincture is prepared as follows: chop 20 g of ginger root and pour 1.5 liters of boiling water, leave for 6 hours, add lemon juice and / or honey to taste.

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Benefits of the ginger diet

The ginger diet allows you to lose 1-2 kg per week.

The main advantage of the diet is its simplicity. There is no need to completely rebuild your diet, it is enough to adhere to the principles of a healthy diet. Ginger root, which is the basis of the diet, is readily available, and ginger tea is easy to prepare. The taste of the drink is specific, but does not cause disgust, which means that it is not difficult to follow a diet.

As the appetite decreases, the amount of food consumed decreases and the stomach volume decreases. The effect of adhering to the diet lasts a long time after returning to a normal diet. Less food is required for satiety, therefore, no weight gain. Healthy eating habits have a positive effect on health.

The beneficial essential oils in ginger can help improve the condition of skin, hair and nails. Ginger has a beneficial effect on the digestion process. Thanks to its spicy taste, it activates the production of gastric juice and the functions of the digestive organs, promotes blood flow to them.

Disadvantages and contraindications of the ginger diet

The diet is not suitable for people who want to lose weight quickly. Losing weight with a ginger diet is slow.

People with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys need to consult a doctor before switching to a ginger diet. Ginger root has the ability to increase blood pressure, so people with hypertension should use it with extreme caution.

The absolute contraindications for the ginger diet are:

pregnancy;
lactation;
peptic ulcers of the stomach or intestines (blood flow to the mucous membranes can provoke bleeding);
gastritis, colitis.

What foods are allowed?

You can eat anything that meets the principle of a healthy diet: vegetables and fruits, lean meat and fish, dairy products, cereals, vegetable oils. The use of natural coffee, black and green tea is allowed.

What foods are prohibited?

Sugar and sweets, smoked, salted and fried foods, canned food, flour, alcohol should be excluded.

Ginger diet menu

An example of a menu for one day of the ginger diet:

30 minutes before breakfast Ginger tea. Breakfast Oatmeal, coffee. 30 minutes before lunch Ginger tea. Dinner Vegetable soup, steamed chicken fillet, freshly squeezed fruit juice. 30 minutes before afternoon tea Ginger tea. Afternoon snack Natural yoghurt without additives. 30 minutes before dinner Ginger tea. Dinner Rice with vegetables, green tea.

Useful Tips

Tip 1. It is better to choose black, unrefined ginger, the richest in vitamins.

Tip 2. A convenient option is to prepare a ginger drink in the evening for the next day.

Diet characteristic	final grade
Duration: 2 months	3.5 out of 5 The basic principles of the diet are to reduce the calorie content of the diet, eliminate high-calorie foods and consume large amounts of ginger tea prepared according to a special recipe. Due to this, the ginger diet allows not only to reduce weight, but also to improve health.
Recommended frequency: 1-2 times a year
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