Ginger

In Indian cuisine, ginger is a key ingredient, especially in thicker gravies, as well as in many other dishes, both vegetarian and meat-based. Ginger has a role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is an ingredient in traditional Indian drinks, both cold and hot, including spiced masala chai.

Ginger is one of the most popular spices in the world and comes from the underground stem of the ginger plant. The aromatic and fiery spice has been a signature ingredient in Asian cuisine since ancient times. Today, it is frequently used in medicines, food, and cosmetics across the globe.

Eating ginger can cut down on fermentation, constipation and other causes of bloating and intestinal gas. Wear and tear on cells. Ginger contains antioxidants. These molecules help manage free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells when their numbers grow too high.

• Health Benefits of Ginger

• Contains gingerol, which has potent medicinal properties
• Can treat morning sickness and other forms of nausea
• May help with weight loss
• Can help with osteoarthritis
• May lower blood sugar and improve heart disease risk factors
• Can help treat chronic indigestion
• May reduce menstrual pain
• May help lower cholesterol levels
• May help reduce cancer risk
• May improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s disease
• Can help fight infections