Ginger water: The simple trick to curb cravings and shed pounds

Many of us have a problem with continuous snacking. This habit often leads to overweight issues, love handles, and belly fat. If we aren’t full from our lunch—or even if we are, but the feeling doesn’t last long—we can be sure that soon, even before dinner or an afternoon snack, we will reach for something "innocent" to munch on.

If you also fall into this frequent pattern, you are likely looking for ways to ensure longer-lasting feelings of fullness after eating. Fortunately, there are a few tried-and-true tricks for this. One of them is to drink some water with ginger. This combination turns out to be exceptionally effective in this context.

Drinking a glass of ginger water provides many health benefits. Ginger supplements our diet with vitamins A, B, E, K, and C, as well as folic acid and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. Additionally, ginger has antiviral and antibacterial properties, which are useful during the cold season.

The most exciting effect of water with ginger is its impact on weight loss. This drink stimulates metabolism, positively affects the digestive system, and—most importantly—reduces appetite and extends the feeling of fullness. Drinking a glass of this infusion helps us avoid hunger pangs. It’s also worth mentioning that ginger affects thermogenesis, burning fat tissue.

Preparing water with ginger takes just a few moments. How do you do it? First, wash the ginger root and then peel it with a teaspoon. Next, cut the ginger into strips or cubes, place it in a container, and pour hot water over it. Steep for a few minutes under a cover. When the water cools, strain it and add your favorite additions; honey and lemon work great.