Ginger water is a healthy weight loss drink recipe and in this post, I shall be revealing ginger benefits and why this amazing kitchen ingredient can aid in improving some of our health conditions as well as helps in controlling weight and thus avoiding weight gain.
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Benefits
- It helps in proper digestion and therefore helps in preventing constipation.
- It is mainly used in cooking and a common kitchen ingredient for various recipes.
- It helps in treating nausea and morning sickness.
- Ginger can be eaten raw or powdered and has various medicinal benefits.
- Ginger is commonly used to treat cold and cough.
- It helps in reducing blood sugar levels.
- It helps in lowering cholesterol levels.
About ginger root
Ginger looks similar to turmeric chunks but different in color. They appear slightly brown in color and is a very powerful spice with many uses since ages.
Ginger can be changed to many forms such as its powdered form is quite common where the ginger is dried and powdered and stored for a long time and used in many recipes to give warmth to the body.
Ginger oil is available as well as fresh ginger is directly used as it cures many illnesses. In India ginger paste is commonly used in almost all curries and recipes along with garlic paste as they give delicious flavors to every dish made.
It is mostly found in most of indian gravies, curries, sabzi recipes, rice recipes, soups etc... It is mainly used in culinary as it helps in digestion and is a great ingredient to aid proper digestion.
About ginger and weight loss
I have also shared many weight loss drinks on my blog like jeera water, and there are other healthy drinks or juices on the blog such as apple juice , homemade rose water etc...
Ginger water recipe shared along with a video below.
The main recipe that I would be posting here in this article is ginger water with a dash of lemon and honey in it which benefits in losing fat and other such healthy fat loss drink is green tea or tulsi tea and also check out apple cider vinegar recipe to lose weight.
Each weight loss drink should not be consumed without consulting a doctor. This blog is not responsible for any affects caused due to this drink.
I would suggest to consult a doctor before starting to use this drink on a regular basis. This is a very healthy drink and each ingredient in this drink acts wonders for losing weight.
Following just a proper diet does not help in weight loss but also exercising and eating small meals and a healthy diet works wonders in quick weight loss.
Ginger is one such ingredient that is available everywhere and is a very common ingredient found in Indian kitchens.
Other benefits
Since ginger aids in digestion and lowers cholesterol levels, this is the perfect ingredient to use in a weight loss drink.
Ginger is also beneficial in controlling hunger pangs and if hunger increases we tend to overeat thus increasing our weight.
Ginger helps and prevents us from over eating and it aids in proper digestion.
Lemon helps in cleansing our body from toxins and I have used lemon in this drink to free our body from toxins.
Ginger water if tried works well for losing weight and along with ginger, lemon and honey which are powerful ingredients in aiding weight loss too have been added to make it a powerful drink.
Important points
- This drink can be used twice a day before or after meals.
- Do not consume this drink with major health issues and if you would like to, then do consult a doctor before trying.
- Always add honey and lemon once the ginger water has turned lukewarm.
- Ginger is added since it increases the temperature of our body and helps in burning fat fast.
Below I would be sharing an amazing weight loss drink which is followed by most of the people looking forward to losing weight.
Step by step procedure
- In a saucepan, add a glass of water.
- Add ginger pieces to the water. Add small pieces of ginger or grate ginger and add. Opting any way is fine.
- Once the water boils, let it simmer for 5 minutes or until the ginger flavour is absorbed into the water.
- Switch off the flame. Allow it to attain a lukewarm temperature.
- Strain the ginger water.
- Add a teaspoon of honey and stir well.
- Add a teaspoon of lemon extract into the ginger water and stir well.
- Ginger water for the weight loss drink is ready.
- Consume this drink daily once or twice before or after meals.
- Follow a healthy diet with small meals and exercise for better results.
- See the results in few weeks.
Video
Recipe
ginger water for weight loss, ginger water recipe
Ingredients
- 10-12 small pieces of ginger ginger peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1 glass of water
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon
Instructions
- In a sauce pan, add a glass of water.
- Add ginger pieces and allow the water to boil.
- Once the water boils, let it simmer for 5 minutes or until the ginger flavor is absorbed into the water.
- Switch off the flame.
- Allow it to attain lukewarm temperature.
- Strain the ginger water.
- Add a tsp of honey and stir well.
- Add a tsp of lemon extract into the ginger water and stir well.
- Ginger water for weight loss drink is ready.
- Consume this drink daily once or twice before or after meals.
- Follow a healthy diet with small meals and exercise for better results.
- See the results in few weeks.
Notes
- If you have stubborn belly fat then this ginger water is an amazing drink to lose your belly fat.
- Try this drink for several weeks and start noticing the change.
Nutrition
Storing
The ginger tends to rot quickly and spoils easily. To keep it fresh after cutting or peeling store it airtight in freezers which lasts long for days and sometimes up to months.
If stored in the refrigerator after peeling then it lasts only for a couple of days and spoils after a few days even if stored airtight. If storing in the fridge section, then use it within a few days as it can rot quickly.
If made as paste and store in ice cube trays in freezer then it lasts for months.
Finally, I hope my blog readers who try this drink should be benefited from amazing results on fat loss and gain confidence. Do leave your comments below for this drink if you have tried it...
Fahiza Asif ullah
Can we drink it in empty stomach early morning?
Asiya
Yes Fahiza...You can drink it early morning as well as any time of the day or before you sleep... Exercise too should be included... Before going ahead please read the article carefully...
Shardey Anderson
When you drink this should I drink it hot or cold? And does this drink get rid of belly fat?? I have some and I want to get rid of it. Please reply to my comment thank you.
Asiya
Hi Shardey,
The drink can be lukewarm...Hot drink is hard to consume...
The drink works wonders only if one does rigorous exercise and follows a proper healthy balanced diet...
Shardey Anderson
Thank you so much for replying, when you lukewarm how many degrees exactly? And how often should I drink it?
Asiya
make sure it is not too hot...you can drink it weekly twice or thrice in winters...
it is better to seek a doctor if there are any health issues before drinking.
George
Day 1...here we go. I'm going to use 1/4 of the recommended amount of honey.
debra
how much ingredients to make a gallon at a time?
Asiya
For 1 litre use 1/2 cup of ginger pieces....U can multiply according to your desired quantity
Jenn
Can you use dried Ginger or powdered?
Asiya
yes u can use but fresh ginger can be more effective...
Cj
Can I make this up in advance and refrigerate it? If so, do I need to reheat it to drink it?
Asiya
Yes you can make it in advance but do not refrigerate for a long time... Refrigerate it only for few days as fresh ginger water could be more effective and if you are using refrigerated ginger water then, do give a slight lukewarm boil before using it...
Josephine
can i do it in bulk and not put it in the fridge?
Asiya
yes you can but for a short period...Fresh water is better...
Tiffany
Can I use bottled lemon juice?
Asiya
fresh lemon juice is better...
Mari
Can I use no calorie stevia instead of honey?
Asiya
Stevia is just a natural sweetener herb with low calories... I suppose Honey could be more effective than stevia...
Dema
Can I re-boil the pieces of ginger I used for the first portion to make another portion, or do I have to use fresh pieces?
Asiya
It is better you make use of fresh ginger....
Tina
I learned that the great stuff in ginger dies when you boils it. I tried this drink for 3 months because I was told it also helps for arthristis but it didnt help I did like the drink but not doing anything for
Asiya
I don't think only ginger will help for arthritis...there are many other things that should be taken care of to treat this ailment...
Alex
Can it help if you eat small portions but hardly exercise?
Asiya
we have to exercise and only drinking does not help...
Zeny Nabor Sembrano
Can I drink this without honey?
Asiya
yes you can if u are capable of drinking it without honey...
Julie Anne
can i drink it cold on ice
Asiya
yes u can
Mercy marcelo
This is Effective without exercise?
Asiya
No, exercise and diet gives perfect results.. Can't be achieved only with diet...
Mindy
Is it supposed to be spicy?
Asiya
it is not spicy but if ginger is too strong in flavor u can feel the spice touch slightly...u can add more honey if it is too strong...
Janet
how long before you see results - do you have Facebook page so I can follow
Asiya
Results are not immediate and we need to be a bit patient in order to get the desired results but we also need to work out a bit as well with good exercises... yes I do have a facebook page and it is with the name yummy indian kitchen on fb...
Praveen
I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease, I started consuming this drink a month ago have lost weight and bolting of my stomach without any medication or exercise this works well for people who suffer from gas related issues too. It an awesome alternative to coffee or tea in the morning.
brooks
someone recently told me he boiled his ginger for 4hours. would there be any benefit or harm to doing this? thank you for the great article!
Asiya
boiling for 4 hours is definitely not recommended as it loses all the essential nutrients due to over boiling...
Stephanie
this boiled ginger and lemon is it okay for breastfeeding mothers to take
Asiya
I would suggest not to practice it if you are breastfeeding...