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Spice up your life with ginger

Due to its healing properties, ginger has been used as an herbal remedy for years. It treats a variety of stomach ailments such as heartburn, nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, and ulcers. It also relieves menstrual cramps and morning sickness in pregnant women. In addition to its gastrointestinal healing properties, ginger also alleviates migraine headaches, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It lowers cholesterol, reduces clotting, stabilizes blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Recent studies also show that ginger may prevent ovarian and colon cancer from growing and spreading. So far only preliminary studies have been conducted on the links between ginger and cancer, and further research is needed to validate this claim.

 

With all of these great health benefits, there is no reason not to start adding ginger to your meals. Fortunately, ginger and ginger products are inexpensive and can be easily found at most grocery stores. Try some of the suggestions below for great ginger products.

 

Ginger tea is delicious and soothing. It can be found online or in most health food stores. My personal favorite is Yogi Organic Ginger Tea. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also make your own. Simply purchase fresh ginger, peel it, cut it and add to boiling water for 15 minutes. Add lemon and/or honey to taste.

 

Ginger is also great for baking cookies and muffins. If you’re not a baker, try Trader Joe’s Triple Ginger Snap Cookies. At just 140 calories for 6 cookies, they make a great, guilt-free snack.

 

Ginger can be added to potato dishes such as mashed or sweet potatoes for a tasty, exotic flavor. Just peel, blend, and mix it in.

 

Ginger is also a common ingredient is most Asian dishes. It is used in everything from sweet and sour chicken to Asian salad dressings. Just check product labels for ginger or do an internet search for “ginger recipes” and make your own.

 

Do you have any of your own tips for using ginger? If so, share them by leaving a comment below.