The benefits of ginger

Ginger is one of those ingredients labeled as exotic, but the reality is that they are very easy to find and excellent for health.   Ginger is a natural healing plant that has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries by cultures from both the East and the West. Its use has primarily been aimed at combating nausea, stomach pain, and various types of dizziness, but it has recently been discovered that its potential is much greater. It has also been shown to help prevent serious diseases due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, significantly aiding the immune system, especially for women and children. Some additional and essential benefits of ginger include phenolic antioxidants, which help protect the body against diseases caused by oxidation, including cardiovascular diseases and cancer. A recent study has shown that ginger is applicable and beneficial even for preventing ovarian cancer. Along with its antioxidant and cancer-fighting properties, ginger also contains a component called gingerol, which is a very potent anti-inflammatory. Samples from the studies showed that ginger stopped the growth in ovarian cancer cell cultures, while simultaneously inhibiting the transition phase, where tumors transform from a benign or dormant state to a malignant and corrosive one. The root of ginger, for its part, helps reduce the tension, swelling, and pain caused by severe migraines that so many people suffer from today due to daily stress, and what's more, it does so without resulting in side effects like those from unnatural medicines. Furthermore, it has been proven that the ancient belief about its benefits for relieving stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting is true. This applies to both viral issues affecting the stomach and gastric side effects from migraines or the flu. For the same reasons we explained, it has been found to be very effective against nausea during pregnancy; ginger is a faithful ally to help you feel better during the early months of gestation. We recommend eating raw ginger, both in salads and on its own, as well as in tea or juice form to relieve symptoms related to pregnancy discomfort. It also works as a great treatment for cough and fever that arise from common colds and flu. Remember that the best way to take ginger if you suffer from respiratory illnesses is in tea form. Don’t forget to accompany it with honey and lemon as you would with chamomile tea to alleviate the discomfort of respiratory illnesses for the whole family.   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 Ginger Cookies Ingredients: - 6 cups of flour - 1 tablespoon of royal baking powder - 1 teaspoon of baking soda - 2 sticks of unsalted butter - 1 cup of brown sugar - 4 tablespoons of ground ginger (you can add a bit 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.   Recipe for Gingerbread Cake Ingredients: - 1 egg - 1/2 cup of sugar - 1/2 cup of vegetable oil - 1/2 cup of granulated piloncillo - 1/2 cup of chopped crystallized ginger - 1/2 cup of water - 1 1/3 cups of flour - 1 tablespoon of baking powder - 1 tablespoon of ground ginger - 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon - 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves - 1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper - 1 cup of walnuts - 8 cherries in liquor Click here to see how to prepare this recipe.   Recipe for Peach and Ginger Smoothie Ingredients: - 4 peeled and pitted peaches - 1/2 liter of milk - 2 tablespoons of sugar - 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger Discover the procedure to prepare this smoothie by clicking here.   Prepare these recipes and enjoy the benefits that ginger has.