Great Ginger

Benefits

The best bellyache remedy I have ever come in contact with. It can actually help you for throwing up, as it blocks serotonin receptors in your small intestine, as well as relieve that painful gas and bloating in the gut.  With the anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols, ginger is great for arthritis.

How to Choose and Keep

Try to choose fresh as much as possible. Fresh ginger has a more powerful percentage of gingerol, and will help with inflammation best. Make sure fresh ginger feels firm and doesn’t have any mold on it. It can be stored in the fridge unpeeled for about 3 weeks. If you are choosing the dried spice make sure it is organic, as conventional could have chemicals in it. Dried ginger powder can last about a year if you store it in the fridge. You can also choose ginger in other forms as candied or crystallized for a nice sweet nutritious snack.

Preparation

If you are preparing fresh ginger make sure to take off only what you need and grate or mince up. Then seal tightly back in the fridge so it doesn’t go bad.

Nutrients

Considered an herb, ginger has properties that aid in health, not specific nutrients. (See Benefits)

Action Steps

1. Choose some fresh ginger and make some ginger lemonade. Combine freshly grated ginger, lemon juice, cane juice or honey and water.

2. Add fresh grated or minced ginger to a stir-fry.

3. Grab some candied or crystallized ginger for a nice snack.

(Resources: www.whfoods.com)

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