Tet, the Lunar New Year, is a time of feasting and eating, often accompanied by the dreaded problems of bloating, indigestion, and weight gain afterward.
However, did you know that traditional ginger jam, a popular treat during Tet (Vietnamese New Year), can be very helpful in solving these problems?
Nutrition expert Alexandra Rothwell Kelly, based in San Francisco, shares six top reasons why you should have candied ginger at home during the Lunar New Year, according to The Ginger People.
There are 6 reasons why you should have candied ginger at home during Tet (Vietnamese New Year).
Supports digestion
Ginger is a great ally for digestive support. It can help manage indigestion – a condition caused by a slow-moving digestive system. Gingerol, a natural compound in ginger, can help treat indigestion by speeding up the movement of food through the stomach. Research shows that consuming ginger before meals significantly improves indigestion symptoms.
The body needs stomach acid to digest food, and ginger stimulates the production of stomach acid, facilitating the digestive process.
The plant compounds in ginger also help absorb nutrients and minerals from food in the intestines.
Ginger can also reduce fermentation, constipation, and other causes of bloating and intestinal gas – common problems during the Lunar New Year, according to Johns Hopkins Hospital (USA).
It can promote fat loss.
Ginger can also reduce fermentation, constipation, and other causes of bloating and intestinal gas.
Animal studies have shown that ginger can help inhibit the production and accumulation of fat in the body and reduce body fat mass.
It can increase the number of calories burned.
Ginger has been shown to increase the "thermic effect of food"—the amount of energy the body needs to digest, absorb, and metabolize ingested food. Ginger enhances this effect, helping to burn more calories.
Helps with weight loss
Ginger may play a role in weight loss, according to studies. A 2019 review concluded that ginger supplementation significantly reduced weight, waist-to-hip ratio, and hip ratio in overweight or obese individuals.
Ginger's weight-loss benefits may be due to its ability to reduce inflammation. Studies show that consuming ginger helps overweight individuals reduce inflammatory cytokines (markers of inflammation).
Helps control appetite
Research shows that ginger helps overweight men reduce feelings of hunger, according to The Ginger People.
That's why candied ginger is an indispensable treat during Tet! However, because candied ginger contains a lot of sugar, it should be consumed in moderation.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ly-do-tuyet-voi-ngay-tet-nhat-dinh-phai-an-mut-gung-185250124043842427.htm
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