Goodness, Greatness, Ginger!
Ginger is an ancient medicinal remedy and culinary ingredient used for thousands of years to kick colds, sooth stomach upset, and spice up anything from tea to kimchi. This spicy fair-fleshed root has a papery covering and succulent inside great for grating, slicing, shopping, grinding or chewing on whole. It often comes freeze-dried and flaked or powdered as well.
Ginger provides a host of good deeds for the body, heart and mind. The shagaol and gingerol in ginger gives it its spicy kick, and stimulates blood flow and oxygenation during illness to help bring nutrients and immune boosting compounds where they are needed. Ginger reduces fever and soothes sore throats. As an expectorant, ginger induces coughing, which brings up and rids the lungs if mucus, infected cells and other material.
Ginger has long been used as a nausea aid for upset stomachs due to sea or car sickness, cold or flu, or even pregnancy. Ever wonder why women with morning sickness are encouraged to drink ginger ale?
Antioxidants and essential minerals like zinc, chromium and magnesium help boost overall immunity during times of good health as well, and can help prevent the onset and reduce the duration of a cold or flu.
Ginger can be found in cuisines and cultures all over world. Fresh, pickled, powdered or candied, there’s a perfect way for you to enjoy ginger on any occasion. Try it in Asian curry or masala seasoning, autumn and winter breads, cookies and pies, or on Japanese sushi platters as a palate cleanser. Ginger beer is a refreshing beverage during the summer months, and candied ginger is a sweet treat any time. But if you’re fighting a cold, Ginger Tea can be a great way to kick that cold.
Ginger Lemon Tea
1. Peel and grate a 1/4-inch piece of fresh ginger.
2. Add ginger to tea cup with 8-12 oz hot water.
3. Add juice of 1/4 lemon.
4. Add sweetener of choice to taste (agave nectar, honey, coconut sugar, grade B maple syrup, stevia, etc.)
5. Stir and enjoy.
Ginger provides a host of good deeds for the body, heart and mind. The shagaol and gingerol in ginger gives it its spicy kick, and stimulates blood flow and oxygenation during illness to help bring nutrients and immune boosting compounds where they are needed. Ginger reduces fever and soothes sore throats. As an expectorant, ginger induces coughing, which brings up and rids the lungs if mucus, infected cells and other material.
Ginger has long been used as a nausea aid for upset stomachs due to sea or car sickness, cold or flu, or even pregnancy. Ever wonder why women with morning sickness are encouraged to drink ginger ale?
Antioxidants and essential minerals like zinc, chromium and magnesium help boost overall immunity during times of good health as well, and can help prevent the onset and reduce the duration of a cold or flu.
Ginger can be found in cuisines and cultures all over world. Fresh, pickled, powdered or candied, there’s a perfect way for you to enjoy ginger on any occasion. Try it in Asian curry or masala seasoning, autumn and winter breads, cookies and pies, or on Japanese sushi platters as a palate cleanser. Ginger beer is a refreshing beverage during the summer months, and candied ginger is a sweet treat any time. But if you’re fighting a cold, Ginger Tea can be a great way to kick that cold.
Ginger Lemon Tea
1. Peel and grate a 1/4-inch piece of fresh ginger.
2. Add ginger to tea cup with 8-12 oz hot water.
3. Add juice of 1/4 lemon.
4. Add sweetener of choice to taste (agave nectar, honey, coconut sugar, grade B maple syrup, stevia, etc.)
5. Stir and enjoy.
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