Galangal is related to ginger. Basically, it’s a root used in regularly in Indonesian cooking, although it doesn’t taste much like ginger. Apparently, it has a sort of lemon yet earthy flavor when used in cooking. In terms of weight loss? Hmmm… Well, the powers that be would have you believe that galangal increases your metabolism, but there are no studies that indicate the same.
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