HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER.
Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in South East Asia. It’s one of the healthiest and most delicious spices on Earth. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is related to turmeric, cardamom, etc.
The rhizome which is the underground part of the stem in the past commonly used as a spice it is called ginger root or simply ginger.
Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice it is a common ingredient in recipes and it’s sometimes added to processed foods or cosmetics.
Below are some health benefits of ginger supported by scientific research:
• It contains gingerol, which has powerful medicinal value: Ginger has a long history of use in various forms of traditional and alternative medicines. It’s used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, etc.
Gingerol which is responsible for many of ginger’s medicinal properties has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects which help to reduce oxidative stress.
• Ginger helps to reduce weight: Ginger’s ability to influence weight loss is related to certain mechanisms, such as its potential to help increase the number of calories burned or reduce inflammation.
• It helps to reduce sugars and improve heart disease risk factors.
• Ginger helps to treat chronic indigestion.
• It helps reduce menstrual pain: When taken at the beginning of the menstrual period, Ginger appears to be very effective against menstrual pain.
• It helps lower cholesterol levels: High levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol are linked to an increased risk of heart disease. The foods you eat have a strong influence on LDL levels. With regular intake of Ginger, you can reduce your body’s level of cholesterol.
Include Ginger in your diet and help yourself health-wise.
