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Ginger known as a traditional medicinal spice. Usually used as a spice for cooking. It can also help you lose weight.
Since ancient times, ginger has been known as a medicinal plant. Apart from treating flu and reducing fever. Ginger for shrinking the stomach is believed to have one of the hidden benefits. Ginger to shrink the stomach and lose weight
Ginger is indeed rich in benefits. Ginger can be used to reduce inflammation, stimulate digestion, and suppress appetite. These properties make some people believe that ginger can help them lose weight.
Citing the Medical News Today page, a review conducted in 2017 found that compounds called zingerone and shogaol in ginger can help you lose weight. This compound is useful in the process of burning and storing fat.
Compounds called zingerone and shogaol in ginger can help you lose weight. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/Stefan Tomic
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Not only that, a 2015 study also found that ginger can suppress appetite. This study asked obese women to consume two 1 gram powdered ginger tablets per day for 12 weeks. As a result, they experienced a significant decrease in appetite and body size.
Several studies have also found something similar. Although not everyone is effective in losing significant weight, ginger has quite powerful properties.
Current evidence relating to ginger for weight loss is promising but mixed. Scientists need to do more research on these topics before they can draw firm conclusions.
Apart from these various studies, there are several reasons why ginger can make your stomach smaller and reduce weight. Here are the reasons as reported by Health Shots:
1. Suppress appetite
Ginger can absorb good nutrients and release maximum energy. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto
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Ginger can absorb good nutrients and release maximum energy. That’s why when you eat gingerthe desire to eat gradually disappears. In other words, ginger keeps you full longer.
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