Got Ginger?

MARCH 24, 2017

Did you know that for centuries ginger was the second most used spice after it was first introduced in Europe around 800 AD? Ginger has so many health benefits it’s going to take your head for a spin. Ginger:

• is an anti-inflammatory, making it useful against headaches, menstrual pain, and joint pain

• has been proven to be have a positive impact on diabetes

• has been proven to be effective against nausea, vomiting, motion sickness

• improves cognitive functioning in middle aged women

• is a protector against respiratory viruses

• enhances digesting and absorbing fat

• is effective against preventing heart attacks

• is an anti-viral and an antibacterial, making it useful against many drug resistant infections

• reduces impact of memory loss after a small stroke

• fights bacterial diarrhea

• is an antioxidant

So where is this medicinal wonder grown?

Ginger is native to Southeastern Asia, India and China. Jamaican ginger is a popular favorite. Left unpeeled, fresh ginger can be stored for up to 3 weeks. Dried ginger can be stored for no longer than 6 months. Add ginger to your favorite stir fry or put it in your tea and see if you reap any of the listed health benefits. Good luck!