An effective means for losing weight - a mixture of ginger and cinnamon. Recipes with turmeric and other wholesome ingredients

Since ancient times, fragrant spices have been known to mankind - ginger and cinnamon. Without them, it is impossible to imagine oriental dishes, and in the northern latitudes they have found their application.

Apple cake with cinnamon, gingerbread, mulled wine - this is not a complete list of such favorite many delicacies.

But these spices are used not only in the confectionery business, but also for the rapid and effective weight loss.

Chemical composition

The chemical composition of these spices, which complement each other favorably, is rich in:

1. Vitamins A, C, groups B, PP, E, K.
2. Trace elements:
   • Calcium.
   • Potassium.
   • Iron.
   • Zinc.
   • Magnesium.
   • Selenium.
   • Phosphorus.
3. Useful biochemical compounds:
   • Polyphenols.
   • Alkaloids.
   • Antioxidants.
4. Amino acids.

All these elements:

• they stimulate the mechanism of thermogenesis (heat release during the life support processes of the organism), which, in turn, accelerates the metabolism slowed down in obese people (metabolism);
• regulate the hormonal background of the body, which plays an important role in the emergence of feelings of hunger and satiety;
• have a tonic effect with a decrease in activity from eating restrictions.

Benefit and harm

Also, such a "valuable" supply of nutrients can not only support the body during a diet, when food can hardly be called balanced, helps to burn fat and remove excess fluid from the body.

In addition, ginger and cinnamon have a positive effect on the state of the digestive system: food is thoroughly digested, the feeling of heaviness after eating disappears, all useful substances are absorbed, and toxic - leave the body unhindered.

Spices also help in the fight against swelling and cellulite, eliminate flatulence - the main enemy of a flat stomach, cleanse the body, providing a mild laxative effect. And this is not a complete list of all the beneficial effects of spices on the human body, seeking to lose weight.

Spices with a pronounced tart taste can be harmful if a person consumes them in large quantities (the recommended daily dose is 2 g of ginger and 0.07 g of cinnamon per kilogram of the body) or in the presence of certain health problems.

Contraindications to use

Despite the fact that these spices have a beneficial effect on the body, their use is strictly contraindicated for people suffering from:

1. Allergies and Cardiovascular Diseases (pre-infarction and pre-stroke states, ischemic heart disease, hypertension).
2. Chronic Gastrointestinal Diseases (ulcer, gastritis, colitis, enterocolitis).
3. Experiencing kidney problems (stones or sand).
4. Liver (hepatitis, cirrhosis, cholelithiasis).
5. Blood composition (low clotting).

It is not recommended to use cinnamon and ginger in drinks and dishes for expectant mothers, since spices can provoke a jump in blood pressure and uterine bleeding, which is fraught with the most negative consequences.

How to cook and eat or drink to lose weight?

Kefir with spices

With turmeric

1. You will need half a liter of kefir and water, ginger root 3 cm, 1 tablespoon of turmeric, 3 tablespoons of black tea, 1 teaspoon of honey, a pinch of cinnamon.
2. Water is brought to a boil.
3. Ginger, grated, turmeric, tea, cinnamon are mixed in containers.
4. Everything is filled with boiling water and infused for some time, until the drink cools to 40C.
5. Infusion strain, add honey to taste.
6. Add kefir to the liquid.

We offer to see a video recipe for making kefir with cinnamon, ginger and turmeric:

With red pepper

To prepare one serving you need to take:

1. A glass of low-fat or 1% kefir, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, crushed ginger, ground red pepper.
2. Mix all ingredients by hand or in a blender.

For weight loss, it is necessary to drink this fat burning drink in a glass in 20-30 minutes after eating 3 times a day. The course is not more than 10 days.

We offer to see a video recipe for making kefir with ginger, cinnamon and red pepper:

Coffee

Ingredients for 1 serving of drink:

1. ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 to 3 plates of ginger root, 3 teaspoons ground coffee, 150 milliliters of water.
2. In the Turk coffee, cinnamon, ginger is mixed.
3. The mixture is filled with water at room temperature and placed on the fire.
4. Brewed to foam.

This drink will be appreciated by real coffee lovers, as you can start with it every morning.

We offer to see a video recipe for making coffee with ginger and cinnamon:

Tea

Green

For cooking you will need:

1. A liter of water, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 3 tablespoons of crushed ginger, 2 teaspoons of green tea.
2. Cinnamon, ginger, tea should be placed in a thermos, pour liter of boiling water.
3. Infuse for 2 hours.

We offer to see a video recipe for cooking green tea with ginger and cinnamon:

With apple

Ingredients Required:

1. A teaspoon of black tea, 20 grams of apple (preferably dried), half a teaspoon of ground ginger and cinnamon, half a liter of hot, but not boiling water.
2. Place all the components into the container, pour water over everything.
3. Cover the dishes and drink for 20 minutes.

It is possible to consume tea with cinnamon, ginger and apple at any time, but preferably not at night.

With lemon and honey

You will need:

1. A liter of hot water (90-95C), a stick of cinnamon, half a lemon, 50 g of crushed ginger, 2 tablespoons of honey.
2. In a thermos you need to add cinnamon, ginger, lemon, sliced.
3. Pour all the water, leave to insist for 3 hours.
4. Add honey to a warm drink (37-40 ° C), mix everything well.
5. After straining the tea is ready to drink.

Recipe

For a portion of the drink you need to prepare:

1. A glass of hot water (90-95C), 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, ½ tsp. ground cinnamon.
2. Dry ingredients are mixed in a teapot or thermos.
3. Pour the contents of the container with water, leave for 2 - 3 hours.

You can drink a glass between meals or instead of dinner for the purpose of additional discharge.

Possible side effects

When consuming this or that drink, it is important to listen to your condition. Each organism is unique, and that which is perfectly perceived by others may not suit you. And given the fact that cinnamon and ginger are spices, the probability of allergic reactions is quite high. Among the possible side effects are most common:

• skin rashes;
• nausea;
• stomach upset;
• nasal congestion;
• labored breathing;
• eye tears;
• cardiopalmus;
• the occurrence of bleeding;
• frequent headaches.

When manifestations of unwanted reactions of the body to use the proposed drinks is not worth it.

But if a person who wants to lose weight does not reconsider his diet, does not engage in physical culture, does not increase the duration of hiking, then no matter how much he drank cinnamon and ginger drinks per day, the desired result will not be achieved.

Watch the video: Healthy Weight Loss Drink - Cinnamon Ginger Water. Truweight Weight Loss Tips (December 2024).