This article has been updated since its initial 06/16/21 publish date to include more expert insight and information.
There are a ton of health benefits when it comes to drinking tea. Depending on which type you prefer, tea can fight inflammation, boost your immune system, support weight loss, speed up metabolism, energize you, or a combination of these benefits. Our favorite tea to drink right now is ginger tea, because it is loaded with anti-inflammatory benefits that can aid in digestion, improve your metabolism and even support weight loss. Read on to learn how sipping on it before bed can soothe your digestion and help you wake up feeling rested, among its other many benefits.
While ginger tea can help your stomach relax before bed and prevent morning indigestion, it is also an excellent midday pick-me-up - and not just because it tastes great. Ginger can help improve your body’s ability to burn calories, while improving your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
This means that drinking ginger tea after lunch can help improve your digestion and curb afternoon snacking. And nutritionists agree.
According to Pham, ashwagandha stands out because it contains numerous health benefits such as lowering cortisol levels, reducing blood pressure, and even anti-cancer properties. “Its also known for its high levels of antioxidants, which helps keep your skin young and healthy while protecting your immune system,” Pham says.
Plus, ginger can help fight inflammation, making you feel less bloated.
Richards added, “Ginger is also naturally anti-inflammatory, which can decrease the numbers on the scale, while also improving joint pain that may normally keep you from being active. These are secondary benefits that lead to weight loss by adding ginger tea to your regular routine.”
How To Make Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Tea
The easiest way to make a tasty cup of ginger tea is to simply buy a box of ginger tea sachets. There are plenty of options out there, and many are made with other herbal ingredients for added flavor and benefits. You can even find options made with probiotics for extra help improving digestion.
Another way to have a great cup of ginger tea is to add some ground ginger to any other cup of tea. This works great with green tea, lemon tea or turmeric tea.
