With the sunny days returning, the desire for a sculpted body is felt. In particular, you would like to say goodbye to that little belly that has accompanied you all winter. And to lose weight in a week, researchers seem to have found the solution: simply add this ingredient to your preparations in the evening. Explanations.
A beneficial food for digestion
While this herb is widely used to relieve common health problems, including pain, nausea and vomiting, its effect on bloating was less known. And yet: according to a study published in the journal Nutrition Journalginger would improve gastric function, by accelerating emptying of the stomach. This plant would therefore help to improve digestion and reduce bloating, which could in the (short) term help to regain a flat stomach.
According to the participants, daily consumption of fresh or powdered ginger would indeed have made it possible to regain “a flatter stomach” in just 7 days. A clear reduction in bloating was also observed.from the 3rd day” These findings are not at first surprising: other previous research had already highlighted the beneficial effects of this root on constipation, feelings of heaviness and abdominal pain.
However, is this superfood enough to find your abs buried under several bulges? Alexandra Retion, dietician-nutritionist, answers us directly.
No food is “magic”
If Alexandra Retion recognizes the beneficial properties of ginger, “known to facilitate digestion”,
However, the expert affirms that no product allows you to regain a flat stomach in a few days. A global approach is necessary to obtain visible results (regular sport, better lifestyle, etc.).
Furthermore, according to the expert, another tip deserves to be highlighted more: it would be the chewing time.
“If you take the time to chew properly your meal, your stomach will quickly deflate, precisely because the enzymes have time to work. This method truly relieves the stomach. Then you can actually add ginger or aromatic herbs to your meals. I am thinking in particular of thyme and rosemary. However, as usual, no magic product exists“, she concludes.