In my opinion, Ginger is one of the most loveliest spices on Earth!! It has so much versatility and I honestly couldn’t imagine life without it.
Gingerol is the active compound in Ginger and it has endless medicinal benefits:
- Antimicrobial – containing properties that can kill microorganisms
- Anti-inflammatory – works to decrease inflammatory mechanisms in the body (used widely for joints or muscle pain)
- Improvement in Blood Glucose levels notably in lowering HbA1c (a lab marker used to determine long term blood glucose level)
- Reductions in oxidation of free radicals leading to Heart disease
- Reduce the onset of age related brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s
- 6-Gingerol is the chemical substance found in Ginger helping to reduce the growth of Cancer cells
Follow the link below from Healthline.com for more about Ginger
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2
Fresh Ginger root can be a very pungent flavor, however, in a powder form it can be added to a vast amount of food and drink recipes:
- Soups
- Sauces
- Hot Tea
- Baked Goods
- Shakes ( I add fresh Ginger to my Protein Shakes)
- Candy
- Bottled Beverages
Ginger Root is low calorie with only 9kcal per 1 teaspoon (2gm) serving. The amount of Vitamins and Trace Minerals found in Ginger Root include:
- Iron
- B- Vitamins
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Folate
Be sure to search this website for other recipes for baked goods, breakfast, soups and many other healthy and nutritious meals.
Please consult a medical professional such as a Doctor or Registered Dietitian for more information on how Ginger can interact with certain medications.
One of my favorite beverages is “Homemade Ginger Tea”.
Try this amazing “Carrot Cupcakes with Ginger Pecan Frosting” if you really love a Sweet, moist dessert with a subtle hint of fresh Ginger.
Click the link below for the Full recipe or search this site for “Carrot Cupcakes with Ginger Pecan Frosting”.
