Ginger is an immunity booster and anti-fatigue known for its detoxifying benefits.
The coldest months of the year will soon arrive and you will have to prepare your body to face seasonal viruses. Among the flagship remedies of fall, we find the ginger cure, an immunity booster and an anti-fatigue agent renowned for its detoxifying and anti-inflammatory benefits. But how to follow it without risk?
Its spicy and slightly lemony taste is not unanimous. “That may be a bit strong for some. You must therefore adjust your treatment according to your preferences without overwhelming your palate: a small pure shot or diluted in water“, advises the Journal des Femmes Mélodie Dewever Cesari, certified naturopath specializing in nutrition. It’s either you take one shot per day (generally the packaging of a shot is 60 ml per bottle) or a volume of ginger juice ( approximately 50-60 ml) diluted in 9 volumes of water, to take throughout the morning for example.The shot is ready to use and allows – as its name suggests – to take a shot of active ingredients in a concentrated way, so it is more effective, while dilution softens the taste and “dilutes” the active ingredients a little. , it is a little less effective“.
“At certain times in life – for example in the event of a dietary imbalance, significant stress, meals that are too rich – the body may need a little help to eliminate toxins and it is in these cases that it may be interesting to take a daily ginger cure“, she advises. Ideally between 7 and 10 days and maximum 2-3 weeks, but especially not continuously over several months or throughout the year, because an excess of ginger can lead to digestive problems and acidification of the the stomach.
“The ideal time is in the morning, after a very large glass of water, perfect for starting the day well and restarting the resting digestive system during the night.“, continues our interlocutor. We can also drink it as a preventative or curative (at the moment) in case of nausea or headaches (ginger has anti-nausea and anti-pain properties). To facilitate digestion, we drink it rather before a meal and avoid it in the evening because it is a stimulant which can disrupt falling asleep.
“Ready to drink” shots are sold in supermarkets, organic stores, organic grocery stores on the internet and are often mixed with lemon (be careful, some contain sugar or honey). Ginger juice is packaged in large glass bottles (Gimber, Vitamont, Koro…) to be diluted in water. In all cases, ideally choose a pure and organic product, cold pressed, without added sugar, preservatives or additives. There is also the possibility of making your own ginger juice by grating 100 g of fresh ginger root and infusing it for an hour in 1 liter of hot water. Filter and refrigerate.