Skinny Shake Recipe
Miss Honey Ginger
Article by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites
Also Included in this Diet Article: Nutrition Facts for Ginger
"Honey, I love this tasty Honey Ginger Diet Shake that contains a scant 120 calories." Bold, yet light in calories, enjoy ice cold with a few gingersnaps.
Miss Honey Ginger, a Diet Shake Recipe
Blend the following ingredients until thick and frothy. Our skinny shake recipe serves 1 for about 120 calories.
1 cup of low fat milk
1-3 ice cubes, for thickening purposes if needed
Dash of ground ginger; go very light with this rich spice
1 teaspoon of honey - local honey will provide health benefits such as fighting allergies
If you like a sweeter shake, then by all means add a teaspoon of table sugar, brown sugar or sugar substitute.
The honey flavors will vary depending upon the type of nectar harvested. Flavor can range from mild and sweet to rich and mellow. Some types of honey may even exhibit an 'in-the-wild, almost raw' flavor. Honey contains about 60 calories per Tablespoon.
Be sure to keep the amount of ground ginger at a minimum because too much ginger can spoil the flavor of your shake as it will be overpowering. A little goes a very long way in this recipe.
Weight Loss Tips for Ginger, Including Nutrition Facts
Ginger in naturally low in caloric values. Let's take a quick view of its nutritional data:
Ground Ginger Calories, Nutrition Facts
|
Nutritional Elements |
Units |
100 grams |
1 Tablespoon |
1 Teaspoon |
| Energy, Calories |
kcals |
335 |
6 |
17 |
| Protein |
g |
8.98 |
0.16 |
0.47 |
| Total Fat |
g |
4.24 |
0.08 |
0.22 |
| Carbohydrates |
g |
71.62 |
1.29 |
3.72 |
| Fiber, Dietary |
g |
14.1 |
0.3 |
0.7 |
| Sugars |
g |
3.39 |
0.06 |
0.18 |
| Saturated Fat |
g |
2.599 |
0.047 |
0.135 |
| Monounsaturated Fat |
g |
0.479 |
0.009 |
0.025 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat |
g |
0.929 |
0.017 |
0.048 |
| Cholesterol |
mg |
0.000 |
0.000 |
0.000 |
As we can quickly see, ground ginger doesn't have a lot of nutritional notes to add to our daily diet - but it can assist the body is other impressive ways. It's important to keep in mind that ginger is a natural food, and any natural food should be considered a super food.
Ginger may be a formidable weapon against certain types of cancer. It has been touted for fighting ovarian and colon cancers. It may also put up a good fight against kidney damage related to the ill effects of diabetes.
Ginger may also prove helpful in alleviating motion and morning sickness. Anti-inflammatory properties have been touted to relieve pain and inflammation.
It is often found as an ingredient in special teas to soothe tummy ache issues, including pain associated with Mother Nature's monthly 'gift' to women.
What about ginger root? Let's review the nutrition facts related to such.
Ginger Root Calories, Nutrition Facts
|
Nutritional Elements |
Units |
100 grams |
1 Tablespoon |
1/4 Cup, 1" in Diameter |
5 Slices, 1" in Diameter |
| Energy, Calories |
kcals |
80 |
2 |
19 |
9 |
| Protein |
g |
1.82 |
0.04 |
0.44 |
0.20 |
| Total Fat |
g |
0.75 |
0.02 |
0.18 |
0.08 |
| Carbohydrates |
g |
17.77 |
0.36 |
4.26 |
1.95 |
| Fiber, Dietary |
g |
2.0 |
0.0 |
0.5 |
0.2 |
| Sugars |
g |
1.70 |
0.03 |
0.41 |
0.19 |
Ginger root and ground ginger are pretty much a mirror of one another where nutrition facts are concerned.
Ginger Tea Recipe - How to Make Ginger Tea
You'll need about 2 cups of boiling water and a half of a teaspoon of finely sliced ginger root. You will also need a strip of lemon peel.
Start by peeling and slicing the ginger root. Next, add the sliced ginger root and lemon to a small pot of the boiling water.
Reduce the heat to a simmering stage and cover the pot with a lid. Continue to simmer the ginger root for about 10 minutes. Strain the liquid; add honey and lemon to the tea if you wish.
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