Incredible health benefits of lemon-ginger water-how to use it and best time to intake

Drinking lemon water with honey in the morning is followed by many people across the globe. From losing weight to boosting metabolism, keeping you hydrate and rich source of vitamin C, the benefits of lemon water is umpteen. During the summer season people use lemon water to rehydrate the body.

Like lemon, ginger is also a key ingredient in Indian kitchen. In almost every kitchen, ginger is a common spice and is used worldwide. It is widely used in the tea to increase the taste and also used as a main ingredient in most of the Indian recipes to enhance the taste. Ginger has also a role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. So, like lemon, ginger has also a ton of amazing properties. It is a rich source of nutrients and bioactive compounds which reduce inflammation, boost immunity and improve digestion that offer a wide range of health benefits. Apart of weight loss, lemon-ginger water has incredible other health benefits.

Let’s have a look at the benefits of lemon-ginger water in various ways:

To lose weight faster:

Having ginger juice alone can do wonders for weight loss. According to Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev, ginger help to promote weight loss when used along with lemon and honey. He usually suggests people to drink ginger-lemon water with honey (warm or cold) early in the morning to reduce the weight faster.

Load up with nutrients:

Ginger contains many bioactive components, vitamins and dietary minerals. Ginger has been purported to exert a variety of powerful therapeutic and preventive effects and has been used for thousands of years for the treatment of hundreds of ailments from colds to cancer. Whereas, lemons are high sources of vitamin C which helps to boost our immunity, drinking ginger-lemon water every day in a prescribed manner may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases as well as lowers the risk of a stroke.

Good for chronic indigestion: 

Ginger is not only use for flavor but the spice can speed up emptying of stomach in people with chronic indigestion characterized by recurrent stomach pain, bloating, discomfort, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting, etc. One study involving 24 healthy individuals showed that having 1.2 grams of ginger powder before a meal accelerated emptying of the stomach by 50 per cent.

It is claimed that drinking ginger-lemon water every morning may help you get your digestive tract moving while preventing the buildup of toxins in the body.

Reduce platelet:

A study shows that ginger is generally regarded as safe, and is considered safe at dosages of up to 4 grams daily. Ginger has been shown to reduce platelet aggregation at a single dose of 10 grams in patients with coronary artery disease.

Healthy blood sugar: 

A 2015 study suggests that ginger may have anti-diabetic properties. It is widely understood that ginger can help regulate blood sugar to combat symptoms of both high and low blood sugar. The study shows that ginger root supplementation significantly lowers blood glucose and HbA1c levels. When combined with dietary and lifestyle interventions, it may be an effective intervention for managing Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Prevent kidney stone:

Lemon juice with ginger in the morning helps prevent kidney stones from forming. Experts says that lemon juice increases citrate levels in the urine, which help break down or prevent calcium stones from forming in the kidneys. These calcium stones are commonly referred to as kidney stones and are exceptionally painful when they occur, and can only be passed naturally through urination.

How to make ginger-lemon water:

To make ginger juice with lemon water, you can squeeze one medium size lemon into one glass of lukewarm water. Add one tablespoon of freshly squeezed ginger juice and one table spoon of honey to your lemon water. Stir it and drink it early in the morning in empty stomach. Please note that always add organic honey to taste. Avoid refined sugar/brown sugar if you really want to take advantage of its health benefits.

As you can see, there are so many health benefits to both lemon and ginger juices. But too much of anything can cause problems. Adding ginger juice with lemon and honey in your daily routine is a great way to flood your body with essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients and reap the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

 

Disclaimer: AyurDarshan contents are for your general information and education purpose only and should not be considered as professional medical advice or expert opinion nor should be construed treatment by any healthcare professional. As per individual needs, the reader should always consult their doctor, physician or a dietician before starting any remedy, fitness program or making any changes to your diet.

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