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GINGER
Strong Tasting Ginger Offers Many Health Benefits
There are many reasons to love the pungent aroma and great taste of ginger, but there is
increasing evidence that ginger provides strong health benefits as well as great taste.
Ginger has a long tradition of use in traditional medicine, and cultures around the world have
used ginger as a healing compound as well as a cooking ingredient.
Formany hundreds or even thousands of years, the spice we know as ginger has had great
significance to the practitioners of Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicine. The nausea
reduction effects of ginger have long been known, and some recent studies suggest that ginger
can be effective against the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatments.
The effects on circulation
Ginger is also thought to be good for the circulation, and many ginger enthusiasts have used it for that purpose. Ginger is believed to aid circulation and help the body sweat, and this can be an important factor in fighting colds and flu.
Ginger is even being studied as a possible way to
reduce the incidence of heart disease. It is not certain whether these heart benefits are a result of the increased circulation produced by ginger, or if there is some other mechanism at work.
Ginger has a great many uses in traditional folk medicine, and there is much enecdotal evidence of
its reported health effects. Those health benefits are the subject of much ongoing research, and
many clinical studies are currently underway into the health benefits of ginger.
Ginger and motion sickness
Many frequent travelers swear by the effectiveness of ginger at preventing motion sickness, and some studies have suggested that it is just as effective as Dramamine and other common drugs for motion sickness. while these effects are still being studied, it can't hurt to add a bit of ginger to the meal you eat before hopping on that plane or boat.
Most major supermarket chains carry fresh ginger root, and if they do not chances are the local
organic grocery store or health food store does have this herb, When choosing ginger, it is important to
choose roots that are firm, and that have a distinct aroma. The stronger the odor of the ginger in the store, the more aromatic it will be in your recipes.
There are many reasons to love the pungent aroma and great taste of ginger, but there is
increasing evidence that ginger provides strong health benefits as well as great taste.
Ginger has a long tradition of use in traditional medicine, and cultures around the world have
used ginger as a healing compound as well as a cooking ingredient.
Formany hundreds or even thousands of years, the spice we know as ginger has had great
significance to the practitioners of Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicine. The nausea
reduction effects of ginger have long been known, and some recent studies suggest that ginger
can be effective against the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatments.
The effects on circulation
Ginger is also thought to be good for the circulation, and many ginger enthusiasts have used it for that purpose. Ginger is believed to aid circulation and help the body sweat, and this can be an important factor in fighting colds and flu.
Ginger is even being studied as a possible way to
reduce the incidence of heart disease. It is not certain whether these heart benefits are a result of the increased circulation produced by ginger, or if there is some other mechanism at work.
Ginger has a great many uses in traditional folk medicine, and there is much enecdotal evidence of
its reported health effects. Those health benefits are the subject of much ongoing research, and
many clinical studies are currently underway into the health benefits of ginger.
Ginger and motion sickness
Many frequent travelers swear by the effectiveness of ginger at preventing motion sickness, and some studies have suggested that it is just as effective as Dramamine and other common drugs for motion sickness. while these effects are still being studied, it can't hurt to add a bit of ginger to the meal you eat before hopping on that plane or boat.
Most major supermarket chains carry fresh ginger root, and if they do not chances are the local
organic grocery store or health food store does have this herb, When choosing ginger, it is important to
choose roots that are firm, and that have a distinct aroma. The stronger the odor of the ginger in the store, the more aromatic it will be in your recipes.
Ginger and good cooking
If you need ideas on how to use ginger in your recipes, you'll want to check out recipes used in tradtional Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. These cultures have made extensive use of ginger for many centuries, and there are some delicious recipes using ginger with lamb, beef, and even tofu.
Ground ginger can be quite a valuable substitute when fresh ginger root is not available, but fresh ginger
is always preferred, both for its greater health benefits and for its superior taste. Fortunately, in most parts
of the country, fresh ginger root is available year round, so finding it should not be a problem.
While ginger may be an ingredient that is unfamiliar to many, it definitely pays to get to know this very
beneficial herb.
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