HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER.
How well do you know the importance of ginger? C'mon read with me.
A quick background, ginger is a flowering plant originated in southeast Asia. We eat the root of the ginger plant.
Below are some benefits of incorporating ginger in your meals and drinks
1. HELPS TREAT INDIGESTION. Ginger speeds up emptying of the stomach hence treat chronic stomach upsets.
2. TREATS MORNING SICKNESS IN PREGNANT WOMEN. Ginger treats nausea and vomiting problems, it has been proven to be more effective in pregnant women
3. HELPS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS. Ginger relieves joint pain and stiffness that comes with OA.
4. HELPS WITH WEIGHT LOSS. Due to its potential to help increase number of calories burned.
5.REDUCE MENSTRUAL PAIN. ginger generally reduces pain, for cramps, it is effective when taken at the onset of the periods.
6. HELPS FIGHT BACTERIAL AND VIRAL INFECTIONS. ginger contains a bioactive compound called gingerol that curbs growth of bacteria and viruses in the body. (has been very useful during this CORONA season)
How can you incorporate ginger into your diet?
1. GINGER TEA you can pair it with lemon
2. GINGER WATER add a few cubes to your warm water
3. GINGER JUICE toss in a knob of ginger when juicing your favorite fruits
4. GINGER SOUP toss in grated or minced ginger into your soups
5. Ginger in food Eg pilau, chicken, biryani
6. Ginger gives a perfect taste in marination of your beef and chicken
Bonface Onyancha
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