Microelements in our diet. A healthy environment.
Microelements in ginger. Ginger is a truly amazing oriental spice. The rhizome of ginger is just a vitamin-mineral complex, it contains vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 C, E and K), fatty acids (omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9), amino acids histidine, valine, lysine, phenylalanine, leucine, methionine, arginine, etc.), minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, copper, zinc, iron, silicon, chromium and selenium) and other acids (nicotinic, linoleic, caprylic and oleic). Ginger is considered a dietary product (about 80 kcal).
Useful properties of ginger can be listed for a long time:
- it has a very beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract;
- well helps with nausea and vomiting;
- has good anti-inflammatory properties;
- strengthens the immune system;
- is a natural antibiotic;
- beneficially affects the work of the heart and cardiovascular system (dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, prevents blood clots, reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack);
- is a natural anesthetic;
- very useful for the central nervous system;
strengthens the hair; - moisturizes the skin and gives a rejuvenating effect;
- has antibacterial properties;
- helps to reduce weight;
- reduces the risk of developing cancer;
- very useful for women's health (is a powerful aphrodisiac);
- very useful for men's health.
You can talk a lot about the benefits and properties of ginger, but I want to share with you a recipe for a very simple, very tasty and no less useful tea.
We need: - large leaf green tea,
- rhizome of ginger,
- honey.
So, let's begin:
- We clean ginger from the skin and cut into very thin slices.
- Brew the green tea and add there these slices of ginger.
- Cover the kettle with the brew for 30 minutes.
- Pour into the mug the resulting tea and add 1-2 teaspoons of honey.
- You can add a slice of lemon.
Our tea is ready. Have a nice tea and good health to you.
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