According to nutritionist and nutritionist Anton Brykin, in winter it is useful to drink drinks with the addition of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom.
Brykin said in an interview that cinnamon contains the substance aldehyde, which has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The antioxidants contained in the spice prevent premature cell death.
“Cinnamon is useful for people with diabetes: it gives drinks and dishes a pleasant taste, but does not cause an increase in blood sugar,” the expert added, talking to RT.< br>In turn, tea with ginger, in which the alkaloid capsaicin is present, helps to warm up in winter and prevents digestive disorders. In addition, ginger has an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect, and thanks to the content of gingerol, it encourages the body to more actively produce enzymes that break down fat.
It is also useful to add cardamom to drinks in winter. In addition to drinks, cardamom is combined with soups, vegetable, meat dishes. This spice provides the body with unsaturated fatty acids, ascorbic acid, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc.
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“Cardamom helps to restore blood pressure, normalizes metabolism, improves the functioning of the digestive and nervous systems,” Anton Brykin specified.
The specialist emphasized that when using spices, it is very important to use them strictly in moderation.
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Important! This information is provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
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