Why we love ginger:
- Anti-nausea: Amazing effects on relieving morning sickness and motion sickness
- Clears sinuses
- Aids in digestion
- Great Anti-inflammatory: A natural powerful pain killer
- Helps maintain normal blood circulation
- Strengthen immunity
- Adds a healthy bite to foods!
Ginger contains chemicals that may reduce nausea and inflammation. Researchers believe the chemicals work primarily in the stomach and intestines, but they may also work in the brain and nervous system to control nausea.
FACT: A new study published in the journal Arthritis compared ginger extract to the common drugs betamethasone (cortisone) and ibuprofen for the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
The authors of the study indicate that, “ginger extract was as effective an anti-inflammatory agent as betamethasone in this in vitro model.”
Conclusion: Ginger, is a powerful anti-inflammatory that is safe for use.
Not sure what to do with ginger?
Sliced up or grated fresh ginger can be added to teas, cold drinks, soups, potatoes, rice.
Try adding grated ginger to one of your favourite recipes, and enjoy a kick of flavour!
Fresh Ginger Drink:
Steep 2 tbsp. of freshly shredded or chopped ginger root in hot or cold water, add Honey and lemon. Enjoy all day long!
For your stomach:
Slice fresh ginger into matchsticks. Squeeze a whole lemon on it.
Place in a small glass jar. Enjoy the ginger by adding it to teas or cold water, or eat it like a pickle.
This gives the ginger an amazing burst of taste, and of course is great for digestion.
For best results, add ginger to your regular diet.