Ginger is a perennial plant, the root of which is famous for its beneficial properties. The chemical composition of the root is quite rich - more than four hundred compounds fit in it.
Ginger has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, analgesic and antibacterial effects on the body. Kills microbes, improves mood, removes slags and toxins from the body. Destroys cancer cells and strengthens the immune system.
In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions: is it possible to make and drink tea from it, how much is it allowed to eat and what will happen if you take the root every day?
Why do you need to adhere to the daily rate?
Ginger root contains many biologically active substances, it is a potent agent and its use must be cautious. An overabundance of minerals and vitamins can lead to health problems, as well as complications of existing diseases.
How much can you eat it a day?
Ginger will help to lose weight, saturate the body with nutrients and help in the treatment of diseases only if you follow the dosage. Just like that, ginger is usually not eaten, added to salads or other dishes.
The most useful is fresh ginger. On a day, an adult can eat up to one tablespoon of grated root. Ginger baby should be given with caution. Up to 10 years, eat ginger can be no more than half a teaspoon a day. Before you offer ginger baby, it is better to consult a pediatrician.
You can use ginger powder. It is worth considering that the concentration in the powder will be greater than in the fresh root. Therefore, the rate per adult is one teaspoon of powder per day, and per child one third of teaspoons.
You can add ginger root to tea. A small piece, the size of a box of matches, cut and put in a hot drink. After half an hour or an hour, you can enjoy the healing effects and unforgettable taste. The maximum dose for an adult is two cups per day. For a child - one cup of tea per day.
Reference! You can put a thin plate of the root under the tongue and dissolve during the day. The way is great for losing weight girls. So, along with ginger, additional calories are not eaten.
How often to use?
You can eat ginger every day. If ginger helps in losing weight or healing, daily consumption is even mandatory. It is enough for children to eat it two or three times a week, for the prevention of diseases and beriberi.
For daily use of the root, you can alternate recipes, today in the salad, and tomorrow in the tea. Useful properties when brewing ginger will not lose.
Daily use of ginger can reduce the risk of colds, saturate the body with vitamins and minerals. Ginger will reduce the risk of diabetes, improve memory and brain function. It will help to cope with nausea and improve mood.
Proper consumption of the product
To ginger root brings only health benefits, you need to adhere to some rules:
- Eat no more than ten grams of ginger per day. This is about 6-7 centimeters of root.
- Eat ginger daily or at least three times a week.
- You can put in tea, add to food or eat yourself.
- Use only fresh product. The root should be smooth and firm, free from specks and mold. If the root is soft, it means that it has already begun to deteriorate.
- Store ginger in a cool dry place to avoid spoilage.
Consequences of overdose
Excessive consumption of ginger root can be harmful to health. If symptoms of heartburn and a stomach ache appear, there are signs of overeating.
With an overdose, drink as much water as possible. You can neutralize the effect of ginger, if you drink a glass of milk. It is recommended to take antacid. It will stop the irritating effect on the mucous membranes. It can be smect, almagel, maalox and other similar. If there is no suitable medicine on hand, you can use regular soda. In a glass of boiled water, add a teaspoon of soda.
In the case of overeating, it is better for three to five days to abandon the use of ginger, so that the body recovers.
Symptoms of overeating:
- Diarrhea.
- Heartburn and belching.
- Vomiting.
- Burning in the region of the larynx.
- Rash on the skin. Peeling.
- In some cases, there is deterioration of vision, impaired heart rate, insomnia, mood swings.
In case the indicated symptoms persist, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
The utility of ginger for the human body has not yet outstripped any of the products. With it you can lose weight and cure many diseases. But the rule "the more the better" for the root does not work. For in order for ginger to bring only health benefits, it must be consumed correctly and in moderation.
