Enjoying A Regular Cup Of Ginger Tea Can Help Provide Our Body With A Number Of Benefits
Considered as one of the oldest medicinal drinks, ginger tea has been widely known due to the numerous health benefits it can offer the body. Tea made from ginger contains high levels of vitamin C and amino acids. It addition to this, it also has various trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and sodium.
Below are some known reasons why we should always consume ginger tea.
Helps Support Immunity
A Natural Pain Reliever
Helps Maintain Heart Health
Ginger consumption has been found to have protective effects against various heart problems. It can help in lowering blood pressure, improving blood circulation, preventing heart attacks, relieving heartburn, preventing blood clots, and lowering cholesterol levels.
May Soothe An Upset Stomach
Weight And Blood Sugar Control
Drinking hot ginger tea (in this case, the ginger powder is dissolved in hot water) can help increase feelings of fullness and reduce hunger, according to a 2012 study from Columbia University.
In some research, ginger was found to be able to help improve blood sugar control, reduce A1C, insulin, and triglycerides among people with type 2 diabetes.
How To Make Ginger Tea
Aside from this, we can also make good homemade ginger tea by following the steps below.
Ingredients:
- 1 fresh ginger root
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 2 cups of filtered water
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
Preparation:
Peel the ginger root with a peeler and then slice it thin. Bring the water to a boil, add ginger, and turn off the heat. Let it steep for 10 minutes. Add fresh lemon juice and raw honey. Stir and enjoy.
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