It has long been known that spicy spices have a beneficial effect on the digestive system. Digestive problems such as a feeling of heaviness after a meal, bloating or gases are a common problem that is worth preventing using natural methods that have been known since ancient times. Water with homemade gingerbread spice not only does it smell beautiful, but it also has a beneficial effect on intestinal function. It also has a number of other properties that have a positive impact on health. In the article below we will tell you how to prepare it.
Preparation homemade gingerbread spice does not require great culinary skills. At the same time, the homemade version of the spice mixture will be much better than most of those available in stores. Mainly because of it for the lack of added sugarwhich is often in the first place in the composition of ready-made spices. Additionally, you can modify the amount of individual ingredients, depending on your preferences. The base of gingerbread spice is, of course cinnamon, which goes perfectly with cloves, anise, cardamom, nutmeg and ginger. It is worth enriching the mixture with an additive black pepper, allspice and turmeric.
Homemade gingerbread spice above all has a great effect on the digestive system. All the ingredients it contains support proper digestionimprove intestinal peristalsis, help with indigestion, and help get rid of unpleasant ailments such as flatulence and gas. Therefore, it is worth drinking water with spices after a heavy meal. Moreover, the ginger present in the mixture also has a nausea-relieving effect
It is also worth mentioning that water with homemade gingerbread spice it is also an ally of all people who want to take care of a slim figure. Cinnamon, black pepper and ginger have a warming effect, accelerate metabolism and support fat burning. Therefore, in combination with a caloric deficit and physical activity, spicy water will support the weight loss process. The spice mixture will also help support liver function.
Ingredients contained in gingerbread spice they have too bactericidal, antiviral and antifungal properties. They support the body’s fight against infectionswill help get rid of colds and fluwhich especially often affects us in winter. Spices help with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Additionally anise has an expectorant effectthus helping to get rid of persistent wet cough and residual secretions. Whereas ginger has anti-inflammatory and diaphoretic properties, will help reduce too high a temperature. Spices also have properties supporting the immune system.
Turmeric, pepper and cinnamon are a source of valuable antioxidants, that support neutralizing the harmful effects of free radicals. They also have properties that slow down the aging process, reduce inflammation in the body, which contributes to the development of many diseases, and also have anti-cancer properties. Additionally present in the spice Cinnamon has analgesic and antispasmodic propertieswhich will help with abdominal pain and menstrual pain.
Preparing the drink should, of course, start with making homemade gingerbread spice. Even though you add only a little bit to the water, it is worth making it in larger quantities, in December there will certainly be more than one recipe for which you can use the spice.
Ingredients for homemade gingerbread spice:
- 40 g ground Ceylon cinnamon,
- 15 g of dried ginger,
- 15 g of cardamom,
- 10 g nutmeg,
- 15 g ground cloves,
- 10 g of ground allspice,
- 10 g ground turmeric,
- 5 g ground black pepper.
All ingredients should be mixed thoroughly and then poured into a clean and tightly closed glass container, e.g. a jar.
Preparing water with homemade gingerbread spice
Prepare: 250 ml of water and half a teaspoon of homemade gingerbread spice. Optional: a teaspoon of honey, orange, lemon and apple slices.
Pour half a teaspoon of the spice mixture into a cup, then pour hot, but not boiling, water over it. Set aside for 10 minutes. You can sweeten it all with honey and add apple, orange and lemon slices.
How to drink water with gingerbread spice? You can drink a glass during the day after a meal. If you do not have any contraindications, e.g. ailments related to hyperacidity, reflux or ulcers, you can also drink such a drink in the morning to improve digestion and boost metabolism.
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