📝 Ingredients
- 1–2 inch fresh ginger root (peeled & sliced or grated)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tsp honey (optional, skip for weight loss)
- Pinch black pepper (optional – boosts absorption)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Method
- Add water and ginger to a pot.
- Bring to a boil.
- Simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Strain into a cup.
- Add lemon or honey if desired.
- Drink warm.
⏰ Best Time to Drink
✔ Morning on empty stomach
✔ 20 minutes before meals
✔ Before bedtime (if it doesn’t cause acidity)
Drink 1–2 cups daily, not more.
🌟 Stronger Fat-Loss Version
Add while boiling:
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Few mint leaves
This helps digestion and bloating.
🧊 Summer Cold Ginger Water
- Make the tea as above.
- Cool it.
- Add ice + lemon slices + mint.
Very refreshing in Rawalpindi heat ☀️
⚠️ Who Should Be Careful
- Stomach ulcers
- Pregnancy (limit intake)
- Blood-thinner medicine users
