Health benefits of Ginger

 Ginger gives both sweet and savoury dishes a fragrant zest. The appeal of ginger ale, ginger tea, candies, and many Asian dishes is due to the root of the Zingiber officinale plant's pleasantly spicy "kick."

What uses does ginger have?

In addition to having a great flavour, ginger has a number of health advantages that you can take advantage of. Clinical dietitian Emma Slattery of Johns Hopkins Medicine discusses all the ways ginger can enhance the flavour of your food and promote your health.

Benefits of Ginger for Health

Ginger is amazing, according to Slattery. "It's not just tasty. A naturally occurring substance in ginger root called gingerol helps gastrointestinal motility, or the speed at which food leaves the stomach and moves on to the next stage of the digestive process. Ginger consumption promotes effective digestion, reducing the amount of time food remains in the gut.

nausea reduction Promoting stomach emptying can ease nausea symptoms brought on by:

Chemotherapy. Ginger may help with post-treatment nausea, according to Slattery, a nurse who works with cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, and does so without some of the negative side effects associated with anti-nausea drugs.

Pregnancy. Women have praised ginger's ability to reduce "morning sickness" and other pregnancy-related nauseousness for generations. Slattery notes that ginger is a recognised non-pharmaceutical treatment for nausea and vomiting in the American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Gas and bloat. Consuming ginger can reduce intestinal gas and bloating caused by fermentation, constipation, and other conditions.

Cellular wear and tear There are antioxidants in ginger. These molecules aid in controlling free radicals, which can harm cells if their levels rise too high.

Can ginger reduce inflammation? There is a chance. According to Slattery, ginger contains more than 400 naturally occurring compounds, some of which are anti-inflammatory. If eating ginger has any effect on ailments like rheumatoid arthritis or respiratory inflammation, more research will be necessary to determine this.

Benefits of Ginger Tea

Slattery enjoys drinking ginger tea. In the winter, ginger tea is excellent, according to Slattery. It tastes great after dinner. You can make a delicious beverage by mixing in a little honey, lemon, or lime.

Many grocery stores sell commercial ginger tea bags that contain dry ginger, sometimes in conjunction with other ingredients. These tea bags are easy to use and keep their flavour well. 

According to Slattery, dried ginger has potent health advantages on par with those of fresh ginger, though dried ginger tea may taste milder.

Fresh ginger requires a little more preparation but tends to produce a more potent, lively brew when used to make ginger root tea.

How to Make Ginger Tea
It’s easy: Buy a piece of fresh ginger.
Trim off the tough knots and dry ends.
Carefully peel it.
Cut it into thin, crosswise slices.
Put a few of the slices in a cup or mug.
Pour in boiling water and cover.

Ginger Powder vs. Ginger Root

According to Slattery, ginger is healthy in both forms. Although ginger powder can't quite match the flavour of the fresh root, it is wholesome, practical, and affordable.

Fresh ginger can be frozen after being peeled and chopped, according to her, and it keeps well in the refrigerator. "The powder is ready to use for busy people without peeling and chopping and has a long shelf life."

Slattery adds that she uses ginger paste, which, when properly stored in the freezer or refrigerator, can remain fresh for about two months.