Health News Desk, Ginger is considered an effective medicine in Ayurveda. Wet ginger should be used in winter and dry ginger should be used in summer when ginger is not in season. Ginger tea is beneficial in cold and cough. Ginger is used in most of the houses during cold days. Consuming ginger keeps the body away from many diseases. Apart from strengthening immunity, it also helps in reducing bad cholesterol. The elements found in ginger reduce the level of bad cholesterol. This also helps in weight loss. Ginger juice is very beneficial in reducing bad cholesterol. According to dietician Swati Singh, ginger juice proves to be effective in curing diseases like cold, cough or sinus. Anti-inflammatory properties are found in ginger which reduce swelling in the body. Ginger juice is also beneficial for diabetic patients.
What nutrients are in ginger?
Ginger is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Ginger contains an antioxidant called gingerol which reduces inflammation. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C are found in ginger which strengthen immunity. Contains potassium and magnesium which removes the risk of blood pressure and heart diseases.
Ginger juice to reduce bad cholesterol
Increase in bad cholesterol in the body increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Gingerol found in ginger helps in reducing bad cholesterol. Drinking ginger juice can also reduce triglycerides and overall cholesterol levels. The antioxidants found in it reduce the problem of plaque accumulation in the veins. Drinking ginger juice increases bile juice in the body which breaks cholesterol.
How to extract ginger juice
For this, crush or grate a 2-3 inch piece of ginger. If you want, you can also grind ginger in a mixer. Now put ground ginger in a muslin cotton cloth and squeeze the cloth tightly. Agaric juice tastes bitter to drink, you can also add some honey and lemon to it to improve its taste. Drinking this juice on an empty stomach in the morning will be beneficial. You have to start with 1-2 spoons of juice only.
