Ginger Tea: A Natural Medicine

Do you always have a cold? I often get sick with any change in weather, and let’s not even talk about the air conditioning; it’s my worst enemy. Because of all this, my friend recommended a tea that helps prevent colds and is very easy to prepare. I couldn't keep this tip to myself, so I'm sharing it with you so you can also prepare this ginger tea that will not only help you avoid colds but is also great for improving digestion, reducing inflammation, and alleviating nausea for pregnant women; pretty interesting, right? How to Prepare It? Boil some water and when it’s boiling, add 4 slices of natural ginger without the skin, wait a few minutes until the water takes on a medium yellow color and you’re done! If you prefer, you can also buy ginger powder, which you can find in any store that sells Chinese or Korean food. Half a teaspoon in a glass of boiled water is more than enough.   You can also consume ginger in other forms and you'll get the same benefits. Recipes with Ginger Recipe for Fresh Fish with Cilantro and Ginger Ingredients: - white fish - coarse salt - ground pepper - 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped - 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh ginger - 1 serrano chili - 1/3 cup of chopped cilantro - 1/4 cup of white wine - 2 tablespoons of soy sauce - 1 tablespoon of sesame oil - chopped green onions To see the procedure for this recipe click here.   Recipe for Fish Fillet with Citrus Sauce and Ginger Ingredients: - 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice - 2 tablespoons of lime juice - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice - 1 tablespoon of olive oil - 1 orange zest - 1 lemon zest - 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger - a pinch of cayenne pepper - 4 thick white fish fillets (such as snook) - 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt - pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons of water - 1/4 cup of finely chopped mint Click here to see the steps to prepare this recipe.   Recipe for Ginger Cookies Ingredients: - 6 cups of flour - 1 tablespoon of baking powder - 1 teaspoon of baking soda - 2 sticks of unsalted butter - 1 cup of brown sugar - 4 tablespoons of ginger powder (you can add a little more to taste) - 4 tablespoons of ground cinnamon - 2 tablespoons of ground cloves - 1 tablespoon of ground pepper - 1 tablespoon of salt - 2 eggs - 1 cup of Karo corn syrup To prepare this recipe click here to see the steps.   Note! It is very important that you do not abuse ginger as it can cause gastritis. I am sure that if you consume it daily, you will feel great and avoid getting sick with colds so frequently.   Article courtesy of