Ginger is among the healthiest spices on Earth. It is a root plant native to Asia, used since ancient times for medicinal purposes; its main active ingredient is called Gingerol. In fact, ginger has a lot of benefits; it has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral and antibacterial properties.
It has been known for:
- Relieving Nausea & Indigestion
- Recovering from Flu
- Reducing Inflammation
- Restraining the growth of Oral bacteria
- Relieving Pain
- Lowering Cancer Risk
- Boosting Immunity
- Improving Blood Sugar & Cholesterol level
- Minimizing the risk of Alzheimer’s…
We can find ginger in different forms, fresh, dried, powder or oil and we can eat it raw, cooked, or pickled…
There are a lot of easy ways to incorporate it into our diet. We can add it to smoothies, salads, sauces, soups, stews, desserts, teas and many more…
Here are some ideas:
Ginger Tea
In 2 cups of boiling water, add:
- 2 cm long Fresh peeled Ginger
- 2 slices of Lemon or Lime
- ½ tsp of Cloves
- Optional: A bit of Organic Honey.
Simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes and enjoy.
Detox Water
This Detox Water is great for a flat belly and weight loss. After cleaning and slicing all ingredients, add to a jar of cold water,
- 1 Grapefruit
- 1 Ginger (peeled)
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 lemon
- 1 lime
Keep in the fridge overnight, or at least 4 hours, and serve with fresh mint.
Salads
In Salads, we can use any form of Ginger, fresh, dried or powder. Here’s a dressing recipe I’ve shared previously (https://healthy-crafts.com/turmeric/)
- ¼ cup Extra virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Apple Vinegar
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- Pinch of Salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp Pepper
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Ginger Powder
Ginger Broth
This broth is just perfect for cold days:
- 2 cups of Veggie broth (preferably homemade but can be bought as well. Just make sure it doesn’t contain too much salt, additives, or artificial flavors)
- 5 cm long Fresh Ginger root, peeled and sliced or diced
- 3 cm long Fresh Turmeric root, peeled and sliced or diced
- 1 tbsp Virgin Olive Oil
- Black Pepper, freshly grounded
- Pinch of Mineral Himalayan Salt.
Directions:
- In a saucepan, add olive oil and heat on low to medium temperature, add ginger, turmeric, and black pepper.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes and then add the veggie broth. When it starts to boil, reduce heat to low and cover the saucepan. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add salt to taste.
- Once it’s rich in color and fragrant, pour it over a strainer in a bowl.
- You can drink this broth first thing in the morning for its healing properties, or anytime during this season.
Ginger Cookies
Ingredients:
- 4 Eggs
- ½ Cup Coconut Flour
- ¼ Cup Coconut Oil
- 2 tbsp Raw Organic Honey
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated Ginger or ground Ginger
- Pinch of Himalayan Salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 180 C.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs for few minutes.
- Add honey and Coconut oil and beat until smooth
- Then add Coconut Flour, ginger and salt and mix thoroughly.
- With a tablespoon, form cookies on a baking tray with parchment.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden.
Conclusion
Ginger is a popular and tasty spice; it is one of the best immunity boosters, due to its healing properties so it’s good to have it on hand, especially during the cold season.
Resources: MedicalNewsToday, The Need to Grow Photo: Sentot Setyasiswanto
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