All About Ginger
Vomiting, coughing, cramped, bloated? Dig into the benefits of ginger! By Shawna Tang
Ginger, native to South Asia, is highly regarded in Asian societies for its healing properties. In ancient India and oriental cultures, ginger is an essential herbal remedy for vomiting, coughing, cramps and bloatedness. In the Middle Ages, it was also believed to have been a "miracle" protection against cholera.
Ginger contains vitamin A, vitamin C and phytochemicals that help soothe an upset tummy, kill harmful microbes, and help clear toxins from the blood. Best of all, you don't need to eat ginger by the kilo to reap its benefits. Studies show that as little as a gram a day - less than a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger - helps protect your system from a number of diseases.
You can consume ginger in a myriad of ways from freshly grated and boiled to pickled, preserved and crystallised. Chewing on a slice gently releases juices to help soothe a bad cough.
fresh is best!
Ginger comes fresh, dried, pickled, preserved, crystallised (or candied), and powdered. Its flavour is spicy, and its aroma pungent. When buying ginger, fresh is best! Avoid those with dry wrinkled skin, mould or soft spots.
Juice from fresh ginger root can be added to iced desserts or incorporated in salad dressings. Try grating it, or use a garlic press for maximum benefits, if you don't want to make your own ginger recipe, there are always ready ginger foods such as herbal "teas", crystallised ginger candies, and gingersnaps made with real ginger.
GINGER GOODNESS
Extracted from Simply Her magazine April 2005 issue.
Ginger, native to South Asia, is highly regarded in Asian societies for its healing properties. In ancient India and oriental cultures, ginger is an essential herbal remedy for vomiting, coughing, cramps and bloatedness. In the Middle Ages, it was also believed to have been a "miracle" protection against cholera.
Ginger contains vitamin A, vitamin C and phytochemicals that help soothe an upset tummy, kill harmful microbes, and help clear toxins from the blood. Best of all, you don't need to eat ginger by the kilo to reap its benefits. Studies show that as little as a gram a day - less than a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger - helps protect your system from a number of diseases.
You can consume ginger in a myriad of ways from freshly grated and boiled to pickled, preserved and crystallised. Chewing on a slice gently releases juices to help soothe a bad cough.
fresh is best!
Ginger comes fresh, dried, pickled, preserved, crystallised (or candied), and powdered. Its flavour is spicy, and its aroma pungent. When buying ginger, fresh is best! Avoid those with dry wrinkled skin, mould or soft spots.
Juice from fresh ginger root can be added to iced desserts or incorporated in salad dressings. Try grating it, or use a garlic press for maximum benefits, if you don't want to make your own ginger recipe, there are always ready ginger foods such as herbal "teas", crystallised ginger candies, and gingersnaps made with real ginger.
GINGER GOODNESS
- Nausea: Alleviate symptoms of morning sickness by chewing on crystallised ginger.
- Motion Sickness: Hot ginger tea can help curb motion sickness and prevent vomiting and cold sweats associated with seasickness.
- Rheumatism: Patients suffering from arthritic conditions have ben known to find relief from pain, swelling and stiffness after taking ginger.
- Body Circulation: Powdered ginger helps improve blood flow and counter raised cholestrol.
- Weight Loss: Ginger in foods may help weight loss by burning off bad fats.
Extracted from Simply Her magazine April 2005 issue.
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