10 Health Benefits of Ginger
Ginger is used as a spice all over the world. It is used for treating a number of health problems.
Ginger has anti-nausea, anti-spasmodic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, properties that can do wonders for your health.
Also, ginger is a good source of vitamin A, C, E and B complex, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, iron, zinc, calcium and beta-carotene.
Here is a list of 10 health benefits of ginger:
1. Settles Upset Stomach
Ginger helps to relax the gastrointestinal muscles, preventing gas and bloating. Ginger-Ale has shown to be very affective in calming an upset stomach.
Homemade Ginger Ale
Buy a good amount of ginger, peel and chop it up, to a pot add the ginger cubes, water and the peel from about 1/2 large lime avoid the pith as much as possible. Boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Add in sugar and simmer again until it reduces.
After your syrup is done, remove it from the heat and let it cool. Strain out the pieces of ginger and the peel. When it is room temperature, it can be stored in a bottle or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. When you’re ready for ginger ale, pour 1/4 cup or so of ginger ale over ice. Add one cup of club soda on top.
2. Prevents Cold and Flu
It boost the immune system so it is used as a natural treatment for colds and flu.
You can also boil one teaspoon of ginger powder or two teaspoons of freshly grated ginger in two cups of water and inhale the steam to alleviate congestion and other symptoms associated with common colds.
Ginger is also used to soothe the pain and irritation of a sore throat especially coughs caused by the common cold.
Lemon, Honey, and Ginger Soother for Colds & Sore throats
– 1 piece of fresh Ginger root
– 2 Lemons
– 1/2 cup of honey
Mix all the ingredients in a jar, let it set for 24hrs and then enjoy. You can add this mixture to a cup of hot tea, or you can add a spoon full to a cup of hot water let it steep a few minutes, then strain and enjoy.
3. Treats Morning Sickness
Pregnante women who suffer from morning sickness can use ginger to get rid of the problem. Ginger works like vitamin B6, it is known to be effective in getting rid of pregnancy-induced nausea.
Ginger Snaps are suggested by many Dr’s to consume during pregnancy to help with morning sickness.
4. Reduces Arthritis Pain
Ginger has strong anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat the pain associated with arthritis. According to a 2001 study, ginger extract was found to be effective in reducing the symptoms associated with arthritis of the knee.
To treat the pain apply a warm ginger paste with turmeric to the affected are twice a day. Also include raw or cooked ginger in your diet.
5. Prevents Cancer
Another study has shown that ginger can also slow the growth of cancer cells. It has shown to be affective in cancers such as colon cancer, lung, breast , skin, prostate and pancreatic cancers.
Ginger Turmeric Tea Blend
Ingredients
2-3 cups water
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon powdered turmeric
one lemon, juiced
Instructions
Boil 2 – 3 cups of water.
Remove pan from burner and add 1 teaspoon each of powdered Ginger and powdered Turmeric. Stir, cover and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
In the meantime, juice one lemon and split between the two cups.
When the tea is ready, pour in both cups, and enjoy.
6. Reduces Menstrual Pain
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful natural painkiller, thus helps reduce menstrual pain.
A very delicious way to eat Ginger is to add it to your favorite smoothie.
Strawberry Ginger Smoothie
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1 small frozen banana
1 cup almond milk
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. Serve.
7. Treats Migraines
Due to its ability to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in the blood vessels.
For migraine relief, drink ginger tea during migraine attacks to stop the unbearable pain and dizziness.
8. Promotes Heart Health
Ginger lowers cholesterol level, regulates blood pressure, and helps prevent blood from clotting.
By adding ginger to your daily foods you can prevent heart disease.
9. Controls Diabetes
Ginger can help lower your blood sugar level and increase the effectiveness of insulin and other drugs used for treating diabetes .
10. Helps with Weight Loss
Ginger acts as a fat burner, specifically helping to make sure that the weight you’re loosing is from fat, and not just general weight or water loss. Ginger also helps you feel fuller longer, so you eat less reducing your overall calorie intake.
Sassy Water is a form of fat flush water, that will help you loose weight
Ingredients
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
1 medium lime, sliced thin
12 leaves mint
Instructions
Prepare the above and insert into the Primula Infuser core
Fill with water to the fill line
Refrigerate overnight
Remove core and replace with ice core
If you have came to the conclusion like many of us have, that natural remedies is much more affective and safe than ginger is one of the ingredients that you must always keep handy in your kitchen.
