Green Tea Or Ginger Tea - Which One Is Better?

Having our cup of tea, the first thing in the morning is a habit most of the Indians have cultivated. Earlier, this tea used to be our traditional masala tea, with an added pinch of Ginger. In recent times, Green Tea seems to be replacing our age-old 'adrak wali chai', due to its supposed health benefits.

If you are also planning to switch to Green Tea and instantly lose weight, then we are sorry to disappoint you; it doesn’t work.

Celebrity nutritionists like Mumbai based Rujuta Diwekar and the nutritionist of actor Kareena Kapoor Khan have come out strongly against Green Tea. According to them, it is the business community which is benefiting from Green Tea and not the consumer.

Before we start talking about Ginger Tea, let's debunk some of the common myths around Green Tea.

Myths About Green Tea

• It Melts Abdominal Fat

Whenever a person takes a food that consumes more energy to burn than its own energy content, it burns some fat. There is nothing special in Green Tea to accelerate this process.

• It Boosts Metabolism

An index of the Basal Metabolic Rate is the proportion of lean mass, which means muscle. There is no study which has proved that drinking Green Tea can enhance muscles. The only way to enhance muscles is to exercise.

• It Helps Lose Weight

Sure, it can, but so can unsweetened beverages like fruit juices, fresh fruit, lots of water, tea or coffee without sugar.

• It Brings Down the Risk of Cancer

Both Ginger Tea and Green Tea contain antioxidants that can fight cancer. In fact, if one substitutes Green Tea with Ginger Tea or with tons of vegetables, he/she can derive the same benefits.

Now that we know that almost everything around Green Tea is just a fad, let’s see the benefits of Ginger Tea, that our grandparents seemed to be so knowledgeable about.

Benefits of Ginger Tea:

• Ginger Tea Improves Stomach Performance

Ginger is very helpful in improving digestion. It also increases the absorption of the food. However, if the person is allergic to ginger, it may cause irritation or rashes in the mouth or stomach.

• Ginger Tea Helps Reduce Inflammation

Ginger being an anti-inflammatory vegetable helps reduce the inflammation in many problems like Arthritis and joint problems. So, drinking Ginger Tea a day is very beneficial for our muscles.

• Improves Blood Circulation:

Ginger contains minerals, vitamins, and amino acids that help to improve and restore the blood circulation of the body. Ginger Tea can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems. It also prevents the deposition of fat in the arteries and decreases the chance of getting a heart attack.

• Ginger Fights Against Respiratory Problems

It is a common fact that ginger is very helpful when someone is suffering from cold or cough. Ginger tea provides a relief from congestion in the nasal cavity during common cold.

So, Should We Drink a Lot of Ginger Tea?

Now that you are totally sold on Ginger Tea, don’t rush to grab a cup of it. Excess of everything is bad, and the same goes for Ginger Tea. Don’t intake more than 4 grams of ginger in a day, and don’t take more than 3-4 tea/coffee daily. Also, refrain from having tea as the first thing when you wake up, or the last thing before going to bed.

Conclusion

If you have a closet full of Green Tea, we are sorry to have disheartened you. All's not lost, though. Put all the Green Tea in a big cooking pot, add water, bring it to boil, and then throw all of that in the toilet and see all the stains go away.

Now, go out, get some ginger, and enjoy the refreshing Ginger Tea taste that you have always known and loved.