Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is one of the foods that can give you a health punch, because it is so full of healthy benefits for your body and mind.

1. Maintains Normal Blood Circulation. Ginger contains chromium, magnesium and zinc which can help to improve blood flow, as well as help prevent chills, fever, and excessive  sweat.

2. Remedies Motion Sickness. Ginger is a known effective remedy for the nausea associated with    motion sickness. The exact reason is unknown,but in a study of naval cadets, those given ginger powder suffered less.

3. Improves absorption. Ginger improves the absorption and stimulation of essential nutrients in the body. It does this by stimulating gastric and pancreatic enzyme secretion.

4. Cold and Flu Prevention. Ginger has been used for thousands of years as a natural treatment for   colds and flu around Asia. Steep 2 tbsp. of freshly shredded or chopped ginger root in hot water, two to three times a day

5. Combats Stomach Discomfort. Ginger is ideal in assisting digestion, thereby improving food  absorption and avoiding possible stomach ache. Ginger appears to reduce inflammation in a similar way to aspirin and ibuprofen

6. Colon Cancer Prevention. Ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells.

7. Reduce Pain and Inflammation. Ginger contains some of the most potent anti-inflammatory  fighting substances known and is a natural powerful painkiller.

8. Fights Common Respiratory Problems. If you’re suffering from common respiratory diseases such as a cough, ginger aids in expanding your lungs and loosening up phlegm because it is a natural expectorant that breaks down and removes mucus.. That way  you can quickly recover from difficulty in breathing.

9. Ovarian Cancer Treatment. Ginger powder induces cell death in ovarian cancer cells.

10. Strengthens Immunity. Ginger helps improve the immune system. Consuming a little bit ginger a day can help foil potential risk of a stroke by inhibiting fatty deposits from the arteries. It also decreases bacterial infections in the stomach, and helps battle a bad cough and throat irritation.

11. Combats Morning Sickness. Ginger has demonstrated a success rate of 75 percent in curing morning sickness and stomach flu.

12. Weight loss. Ginger tea is used for weight loss as it increases metabolism, stimulates circulation and excretion of toxins from the body.

ENJOY GINGER

- Make ginger lemonade. Simply combine freshly grated ginger, lemon juice, honey and water.

- Ginger for weight loss, it can be used not only in the form of tea, but also in handling salads.

- Combine ginger, soy sauce, olive oil and garlic to make a wonderful salad dressing.

- Spice up your healthy sautéed vegetables by adding freshly minced ginger.