Is Ginger the Ultimate Health-spice?

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 Is Ginger the Ultimate Health-spice?

Cup of tea and lemon closeup with sunny house interior in background

    Ginger is a spice that adds a fragrant zest to both sweet and savory foods. The spice of ginger comes from the root of Zingiber officinale, the ginger pant. This is what makes ginger ale, ginger tea, candies, and many asian dishes so appealing. 

    Ginger has a leafy stem and yellowish-green flowers. Ginger has been used for medicinal purposes in China for more than 2,500 years, and it has had a prominent role in Chinese, Indian, and Japanese medicine since the 1500s. 

    Studies have shown that ginger may be helpful for mild nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. Gingerol, a natural component of ginger roots, benefits gastrointestinal motility - the rate at which foods exit the stomach and continues along the digestive process. Ginger contains antioxidants, which may help manage free radicals in the body. Ginger is possibly also an anti-inflammatory. 

    Ginger Tea is fantastic in cold months, and delicious after dinner. Making ginger root tea with fresh ginger takes a little more preparation, but tends to deliver a more intense lively brew. 

    How to Make Ginger Tea:

It's easy:

  • Buy a piece of fresh ginger.
  • Trim off the tough knots and dry ends 
  • Carefully peel it
  • Cut it into thin, crosswise slices
  • Put a few of the slices in a cup or mug
  • Pour in boiling water and cover
To get all the good the goodness of the ginger, let the slices steep for at least 10 minutes. You may add a little lemon or lime, and a small amount of honey to your liking. 

Ginger tea is a healthier alternative to ginger ale, ginger beer and other commercial canned or bottled ginger products. 

JR

References:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/ginger-benefits

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/ginger



Comments

  1. AlexDecember 10, 2024 at 3:39 PM

    Ginger is such a great spice to use and has so many health benefits to go along with it! Especially with the weather getting colder and it is flu season now, it has a great anti-inflammatory factor that can help improve immunity this season. I always knew ginger ale a good thing to drink while sick but I did not realize how much more beneficial ginger tea would be than other ginger products.

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