This Japanese drink boosts metabolism and reduces fat accumulation
The Japanese are always considered a step ahead of everyone – be it technology, fashion, or even health. Their happiness, stress-free, and longevity secrets are not difficult to understand. Japanese people are known for their fit bodies – without any belly fat. And to maintain that they make Japanese secret water, known for its refreshing taste and several other health benefits.
The practice of drinking this highly refreshing water – made with ginger and lemon not only helps reduce abdominal fat but also manages blood pressure levels and keeps your skin glowing.
This drink is now gaining popularity worldwide and so, it is important to know the benefits of this traditional drink and how you can make it at home!
Reduces belly fat
Most people as they age get distressed due to belly fat, which according to studies has a lot of side effects. While belly fat is stubborn, the main ingredient used in the water – ginger is a well-known fat cutter.
Loaded with compounds called gingerols - which help boost metabolism and reduce fat accumulation in the abdominal area, this Japanese water is apt for those looking for a slim abdominal area. Also, lemon juice – loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C breaks down fat molecules.
Lowers blood pressure, cholesterol
Drinking Japanese water also significantly helps lower blood fats – triglycerides and total cholesterol – both of which can lead to serious heart diseases like heart attack and stroke.
While ginger helps increase blood circulation, lemon has potassium which also keeps your heart healthy by lessening blood vessel strain. Over time, adding this drink to your daily habit can significantly improve cardiovascular health.
Improves digestion and gut health
According to experts, both ginger and lemon are rich in enzymes that help promote better digestion and ease issues like constipation, acidity, and bloating.
It also strengthens your gut health, thereby keeping your immunity strong.
Reduces inflammation
Inflammation is a major cause of most diseases. Drinking this Japanese water regularly can help you benefit immensely from ginger's anti-inflammatory properties that give you soothing relief from distressing joint pain and swelling, especially in the winter.
Enhances skin tone
For those who suffer from breakouts acne, or hyperpigmentation, this drink is a must-have. Experts say vitamin C in lemon helps reduce dirt and makes your skin radiant.
How to prepare Japanese water at home?
Creating Japanese water is super easy and needs only a few steps:
- Take a small piece of fresh ginger - about one inch in size and boil it in one and a half cups of water for at least 5-6 minutes.
- Let the water cool slightly so that it’s warm but not completely cold.
- Squeeze half a lemon into the ginger-infused water and mix well.
While you can consume the ginger-infused lemon water at any time of the day - for maximum benefits, it is best to drink it on an empty stomach. Experts say this kickstarts your digestion and boosts your metabolism right from the start of your day.
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