To lose weight, it is essential to adopt a diet that is as natural and as unprocessed as possible, without GMOs, pesticides or additives. It is also advisable to avoid snacking of any kind, preferring real healthy meals based on fresh fruits and vegetables.
And to complete this diet, nothing like fresh juices, smoothies and plant-based drinks such as ginger which promote weight loss.
Ginger, an excellent slimming ally
According to a study from the KS Rangasamy College of Arts & Science in India, the daily administration of a dose of gingerol, a compound present in ginger, to obese rats, allowed a reduction in their weight as well as their blood sugar.
Ingredients for the two ginger drinks:
1 liter of water
1 piece of fresh ginger, approximately 5 centimeters long,
1 squeezed
lemon 2 tablespoons of honey
Preparation of the Ginger infusion:
Pour the water into a saucepan and bring it to the boil
Grate the ginger and add it to the water
Leave to simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes
Filter your infusion through a strainer or a coffee filter then add the lemon juice and honey.
Preparation of ginger water:
Grate the ginger, or better, put it through a juice extractor.
In a carafe, mix the water, the grated or juiced ginger, the lemon juice and the honey, then place everything in the refrigerator.
And there you have it, your lemon and ginger detox drink is ready.
You don’t even need to buy a detox drink at the pharmacy! With this healthy and light drink, you will feel lighter and toned.
The ideal is to drink it in the morning on an empty stomach. But it will do you a lot of good throughout the day. And when it’s hot, it’s a pleasure to sip it cold to quench your thirst.