Winter is already here and as all of us are craving hot ginger tea while in the warmth of our blankets. It becomes necessary that we bid adieu to our favourite cold-drinks and milk shakes and replace them with warmer substitutes. However, there is nothing better than opting for healthier substitutes like green tea and ginger water to avoid cold, cough, fever, etc. 

Ginger is available in all seasons and adding just small quantities of it to our diet can bring drastic changes in our health. It builds immunity, helps weight loss, helps with menstrual pain and protects the body against deadly diseases. Here are five reasons why you should drink a glass of ginger water everyday:

It is an excellent immunity booster

It is enriched with anti-oxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties, making it a suitable choice for building immunity. 

Ginger improves digestion

In winters, we end up eating more as it is difficult to resist sumptuous ‘chikkis’, ‘gajar ka halwa’ and ‘paneer pakoras’ with hot tea. It can sometimes lead to digestion problem but this light drink can keep problems like bloating and flatulence at bay. 

It helps to keep winter weight in check

Well other than NOT cheating on your diet so often, you must have a glass of warm ginger water. This low-calorie drink revs up your metabolism preventing you from gaining unhealthy weight. 

Ginger water is a boon for diabetics

During winters, we often forget to drink water but people with diabetes need to stay hydrated. Drink ginger water as it regulates blood-sugar levels in the body and its anti-inflammatory properties help manage other problems caused due to diabetes.

Ginger helps people with arthritis

It helps manage arthritis and and reduces swelling due to anti-inflammatory properties. It also soothes sore-muscles. 

So, what are you waiting for? Go grab a glass of ginger water to fight those winter blues and tell us how it helped you.