Monsoon health: This ginger-lime digestive aid gets a thumbs up from a dietician (recipe inside)

During the rainy season, many people experience digestive issues. As such, it’s not surprising our social media algorithm shows many natural home remedies that “promise” relief. One such was by Chef Keertida Phadke, who suggested having ginger and lime with some salt, sugar to combat metabolism issues.

“A ginger-lime digestive that needs only 4 ingredients to come together and makes the tastiest, chatpata digestive aide perfect for monsoons. There’s no recipe per se,” she said.

How to make it?

Ingredients

*Thinly sliced/grated ginger with
*Sugar
*Salt
*Lime juice (enough to cover the slices)

Method

*Combine everything in a glass jar. Put the lid on and shake well.
*Taste and check if you need more salt/sugar.
*Refrigerate for 2-3 days. You’ll see how the concoction turns the prettiest shade of pink. “Do a final adjustment of salt/sugar now that the flavours have steeped,” said Phadke.

Note

*This easily stays in the fridge for 10-12 days.

According to Phadke, beyond its digestive powers, this makes a great relish – crisp, salty, savoury – and so much better than the vinegary ginger served alongside subpar sushi.

Such a simple digestive/condiment that comes together with minimum effort or ingredients and yet rewards you with maximum flavour, she added.

Do you have ginger in your diet often? (Source: Pixabay)

Should you try this?

Veena V, dietician, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore said that ginger and lime are powerful ingredients with diverse healthful properties that make them great choices for the monsoon. “Ginger contains gingerol, which is a bioactive compound with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It also helps get rid of nausea, improve digestion, and prevent flu and common colds that abound during the rainy season. Also, ginger has warming properties,” said Veena.

 

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The combination of ginger and lime helps in maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance. Conversely, lime is rich in vitamin C that strengthens the immune system improving its ability to fight diseases. “Lime juice’s natural acidity supports digestion as well as detoxification processes in our bodies. Moreover, lime is known to contain antibacterial and antiviral agents thus protecting against monsoon-related ailments spread through contact,” said Veena.

According to Veena, the combination of ginger and lime is a natural energy booster due to the presence of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. However, it is better to have it in moderation to avoid any other digestive issues.

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