Ginger is a spice that I use quite often in my routine. It has a super peculiar shape, with a strong flavor but at the same time very refreshing, a spicy and slightly sweet touch. It is a spice that can be used both as a spice and for medicinal use. It can be included to help with digestion, assist with flu, reduce inflammatory processes and much more.
Here are the benefits that ginger can bring:
- Gastrointestinal Relief: Ginger causes relaxation in the intestinal wall, which can relieve gas, sickness and even stomach cramps.
- Alleviate nausea: safe and effective alternative for women during pregnancy who suffer from nausea.
- Natural anti-inflammatory: mainly due to the presence of gingerol. It can be interesting especially for people who have arthritis, it can help with muscle pain or joint pain.
- Detoxifying effect: also stimulated due to the increase in body temperature caused by its active compounds, which can increase sweat, increasing the elimination of toxins.
- Anticancer: Also due to the presence of gingerol, especially for ovarian and colon cancer.
- Muscle recovery: some studies They already point out the daily consumption of ginger for athletes or practitioners of physical activities in helping to recover and reduce muscle pain. See my other articles on recovery after exercise (CrossFit & high intensity exercises / surf)
Ginger Recipes: Coconut and Ginger Cookies, Ginger Green Smoothie
Fish ginger sauce recipe: In a pan, sauté 2 tbsp of onion with coconut oil, + 1/2 glass of sake, 1 col. of honey tea + 1 col. light soup soup + ginger chips to taste
Tea recipe for flu: Boil 1 cup of water / include: Equinacea sachet, fresh ginger pieces to taste; 1 col. of honey tea; juice of 1 lemon.
How to buy and store: Prefer the fresh root, rather than buying dry extract. This is because in addition to the flavor being stronger in fresh ginger, we have greater availability of bioactive compounds that bring us the benefits. After opening, store the rest in a sealed glass container inside your refrigerator.
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Ginger is one of my top-used spices, almost as a Daily Routine. The taste range from spicy yet refreshing with a sweet touch at the same time. It has been explored for therapeutic usage for over years.
See the main benefits that Ginger Might Bring;
- Gastrointestinal Relief: Ginger has bioactive compounds that relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract, which can reduce gases and cramps.
- Nausea: Can Be a Safe Relief for Nauseea, Specially During Pregnancy.
- Anti-Inflammatory: Due the Presence of Gingerol, an active compound that has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. Might Be Helpful for Arthritis; Join Pain, and Relief Muscles Sorenesses.
- Anti-Cancer: Especially for Ovarian and Colon Cancer, Due the Presence of Gingerol, That Might Act as an Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Agent.
- Post Training Recovery: Daily Consumption of Ginger Might Decrease Muscle Pain Induced by Exercise. since ginger is also anti-inflammatory, might also help to reduce inflammation caused by exercise. See my other posts talking about recovery from exercises (crossfit / surf).
my favorite recipes with ginger: Ginger Coconut Cookies , Ginger Green Smoothie
Recipe for Fish Dressing: Stew 2 TBSP of Chopped Raw Onions with One Tea Spoon of Coconut Oil. add 1/2 cup of saki + 1 tbs of soy sauce (reduced sodium) + juice of 1/2 orange + ginger to taste.
Flu Fighting Tea Recipe: Combine Fresh Ginger + 1 Tea Spoon of Honey + 1/2 Tea Spoon of Turmeric Powder + Juice of 1 Fresh Squeezed Lime + 1 Cup of Hot Water + 1 Bag of Echinacea Herb (Rather Organic and Well Known Brands).