My metabolism died on February 14, 2012.
I know the exact date because it’s the day I gave up my pack-a-day smoking habit.
Though, I’m not sure about the exact time. I’ll venture a guess that it was around 6:00 AM; the time I would have lit up my first of the day.
For 25 years, my pack-a-day smoking habit kept my weight in line. The one-two punch of the nicotine fueling my metabolism and dulling my taste buds meant I was only ever chasing after five or ten pounds at a time.
But now? Now I’m chasing metabolism boosters as I tackle double that number. And when I say that number I mean the ten pounds. Not the five.
Oh how I wish for the days of chasing five to ten!
But not enough to take up the habit again.
And then one day my daughter and I were at the supermarket. And in front of us we saw this gnarly looking root thing rolling down the check out line.
We were curious about this alien food-like substance. A conversation was struck. And we came to learn it was ginger root. And how it’s used in cooking. And tea. But not just any tea.
Metabolism boosting tea.
Yes, please!
So, naturally, I Googled it when I got home. And checked out some ideas on how to best work with that gnarly ginger root. And am now sharing with you my metabolism-boosting recipe idea …
Ginger Root Tea Recipe
Ingredients
Medium Ginger Root
2 Cups Water
Optional: Lemon, Cinnamon Stick, Honey
Directions
Peel ginger root and cut into 12-15 slices. Add to 2 cups of water (lemon slice and cinnamon stick optional) and bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 15-minutes. Serve with honey or sweetener (again, optional).
Now I’ll be chasing that 20 extra pounds with one cup of ginger root tea at a time! 🙂
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Love everything ginger!….Grew up on eating lots of ginger. Great tea recipe.
I’m so going to try this. I have about had it with the extra 20 I packed on since my mom passed. I’m ready for something different!
I’m going to have to try this…thanks! I lost my metabolism May 11, 2009! I need to lose lots more weight! 😉
I can so relate. When I smoked I remained a size 6 – 8 for years. I so want that back, but like you, not enough to pick up that habit again. It was expensive and it was deadly. I stopped on a Sunday afternoon in 2005. I was hypnotized. That’s how badly I wanted to quit.
I am going to try your tea. Can you make it in advance and then reheat it? If so, I could take it to work with me.
You can absolutely make a big batch and reheat at work! I meant to include that idea in the post – especially since a small root can make many cups of tea! I would just refrigerate it and then heat in the microwave (or saucepan).
🙂 Linda
Besides helping recharge metabolism ginger also helps with digestion and most likely few other factors. Think you’ve started something here Linda. I had kept weight off for over 3 yrs. then got too sure of myself, ate too much junk, too much Burger King and whatever else felt like shoving in my face, gained 15 lbs over last few months. Now can’t get into my skinny clothes, rats and mice doggone it. Better get myself to doing something. Not munching out while on this machine would sure help. especially at night, groan.
Need to get exercise of some kind also. Will have to really watch what am eating after shoulder replacement on Dec. 7th. as won’t be able to move around too much. . Better get myself some kind of food that won’t pack it on. Can’t drink diet shakes too often, they make me feel lousy if I have more than one in few days. Don’t know how they’d agree with pain pills.
Ah well will have to be diligent about what is put in my mouth. Love food too much.
Sounds like your tea will help many of us to at least get thinking about losing weight. A big star for you gal. Happy weekend.
I’m going to try this. How often should I drink the tea?
I would recommend at least once a day! Good luck! I actually need to brew up a batch today too. I think I’ll make a double one and store in the fridge and reheat during the week!
🙂 Linda
Just made a batch! I added it to my green tea for extra health benefits. Was about to store extra tea in frig but was wondering if I could reuse the boiled ginger root?
I’m not sure about reusing the boiled ginger root!
So glad I saw this and followed via Pinterest. Nice to hear I’m not the only one out there
struggling with the post-nicotine weight gain. I hope your tea works. The past 14 years have really added the lbs. but would never go back to the cigs either.
Can you use the spice ginger in the jar or does it have to be the root
No, it needs to be the root for this recipe.
And did it work? Have you lost the weight?
Yes and no. I’m definitely down but still have more to go. And I have lost & gained but am definitely more in the lost than the gained column! 🙂
How often do u drink It? I’m wanting to start making this but im new to the root game. Lol.
I aim for once a day. However, I’m also mixing it up with green tea (since that is also a metabolism booster too!). Oh, and I’m “rooting” for you. 🙂
Can you drink it over ice or does it have to be hot?
I’m not sure? You can always give it a try! 🙂
Ginger is also easy to grow, then you will always have some available!
Ah, if only I could grow something other than weeds in my yard! LOL!