Smart Weight Loss January 2018

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A GREAT AID TO DIGESTIONh
Ginger was a go-to root for centuries
for anyone suffering a broad spectrum
of gastrointestinal distress. Many
researchers think that the compounds in
ginger stimulate the secretions of the digestive
tract, boost the tone of intestinal
muscles, and even help move food
along the entire gastrointestinal tract.
That’s all very helpful since poor digestion
means you can wind up accumulating
‘waste’ which bloats you and increases
your weight. Excess waste builds up toxins
which trigger inflammation and many
other problems with a person’s health.
Ginger water is an easy way to enjoy these
4 health benefits from this superfood. Boil
a cup and a half of water while you cut up
some pieces of ginger, before adding them
into the water. Simmer the liquid for around
20 minutes. You can drink your ginger water
early in the day before you eat breakfast,
but you need to make fresh ginger water
each day to get the most benefits and avoid
staleness issues. However, you can carry
that day’s ginger water anywhere in a thermos,
sipping it as you go about your life.
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