Improve cold constitution and drink ginger tea and lemon water to reduce edema

Every time during menstruation, the whole body becomes noticeably swollen and the appearance is a size fatter? Many women sit for a long time and are too lazy to move, which causes their body temperature to drop and they develop a cold constitution over a long period of time. They start to suffer from edema on the eve of their period and become more and more annoyed. In addition to exercising more, drinking a glass of ginger lemon water every day can not only promote circulation and metabolism, improve the cold-sensitive constitution, but also help adjust the body's functions and help eliminate edema.

Gingerol contained in ginger has strong antioxidant power to maintain youthful beauty

More than 90% of people only use ginger as a condiment, but they don’t know that ginger can also improve edema, cold constitution caused by frequent menstrual cramps, fear of cold, cold hands and feet, and prevent colds. It is a popular health product both at home and abroad and can be eaten all year round.

The reason why ginger is so popular is mainly due to the gingerol in its ingredients. Gingerol can induce vasodilation and central nervous system excitement, promote blood circulation, and make the body feel warm, thereby achieving the effects of dispelling wind and cold, sweating and reducing edema. Long-term supplementation can also regulate the effect of weak and cold constitution.

In addition, modern Western medical research has also discovered that ginger has an antiemetic effect, which can reduce seasickness in ordinary people, morning sickness in pregnant women, and nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. As for the "gingerol" contained in ginger, it has a strong antioxidant capacity, higher than that of potatoes, sweet potatoes and most vegetables and fruits. It has the effects of beautifying the skin, anti-aging, anti-inflammation, and helping bowel movements. Gingerol and gingerol are mainly found in ginger fiber.

How to choose ginger? Guangdong Ginger vs Bamboo Ginger

However, how to choose high-quality ginger? The ginger grown in China is mainly "Guangdong ginger" and "bamboo ginger". The former is thick and round in appearance and is mostly planted in general hilly areas. It is harvested once every three years and is very common in the market. Every 100 grams contains about 160 mg of gingerol.

Bamboo ginger is a species of ginger endemic to Taiwan, grown in mountains above 1,000 meters above sea level. It has a slender shape, many branched roots, a small body, and solid fibers. It is named for its shape similar to bamboo, but because its harvest period is as long as 7 years, it is relatively precious and rare. Although bamboo ginger is not as juicy as Guangdong ginger, its aroma and ginger flavor are far superior to Guangdong ginger. It contains an average of 751 mg of gingerol per 100 grams, which helps metabolism, dispel wind and cold, and promote sweating and weight loss.

Is ginger spicy and hard to swallow? Good taste with lemon

Eating ginger has many health benefits, but some people are resistant to its spicy taste. In this case, you can add some lemon. When making ginger tea, first adjust the amount of ginger and water according to personal preference. After the ginger tea is cooked, add lemon juice and lemon slices. The sweet and sour taste and aroma can neutralize the spiciness of ginger and enhance the taste. The organic acids contained in lemons can help eliminate fatigue and promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that ginger is hot and irritating. People with hot constitutions or those who are in an inflammatory state such as fever, sore throat, or gum pain should try to avoid eating it. In principle, ginger lemonade is suitable for everyone and can be consumed all year round.