Do you want to avoid getting poorly while training?
Well, get some ginger, honey and lemon in your system!
Not the t-bag types, some proper ginger root.
With so many people coughing and spluttering at this time of year, this is what I swear by and recommend to anyone that I’m training.
Having this in your diet will take about 70% out of any cold, bugs or illness.
If you feel some bugs coming on etc. just head to your local shop or supermarket and get some ginger root.
Cut off a few super thin slices and throw them in a mug of hot water, add a teaspoon of honey and a drop of lemon.
Leave it all to simmer for a few minutes. Or you can just make a whole pot of it all.
You can then just keep topping it up with hot water.
I promise you it works, ginger’s a super-root with the most amazing properties as listed below as well as armfuls of cancer preventing properties.
Hope it all helps!
Ginger and the Immune System
- strong antioxidant
- Antimicrobial (kills bacteria – including salmonella) – internally and topically as an antiseptic
- two natural antibiotics are found in ginger
- contains anti-inflammatory agents
- helps eliminate congestion
- contains zingibain that dissolves parasites and their eggs
- kills cold viruses
- inhibits production of cytokines which cause pain and swelling
- combats chills and fever
- lowers blood cholesterol levels
- cleanses and stimulates blood
- prevents internal blood clots
Ginger and its Nutrients
- high in potassium
- manganese which builds resistance to disease, protects lining of heart, blood vessels and urinary passages
- silicon which promotes healthy skin, hair, teeth and nails
- helps assimilate calcium
- also contains Vit. A, C, E, B-complex, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, zinc, calcium, beta-carotene
Russel Scott-Skinner
