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It deacidifies the body, fights pathogens, accelerates recovery. We owe it the efficient absorption of nutrients and protection against peptic ulcer disease, thanks to the secreted mucus. We also complain less often about digestive ailments and pain, it helps concentration.
There is probably no person who would not be satisfied with the health benefits of ginger. In five points, we present why it is worth including it permanently in your menu.
Mysterious sounding 6-shogaol
Ginger contains a large dose of antioxidants that protect us from the formation of cancer. The popular spice leads to the so-called apoptosis, which doctors, abstracting from scientific language, explain by forcing cancer cells to commit suicide. This is possible thanks to a compound called Shoagol, which together with the second phenylalkane – gingerol, in addition to anticancer properties, has antiviral, antibacterial and antiparasitic properties. Gingerol blocks the NF-kB factor, TNF-α cytokines, iNOS leukotrienes LTB4, i.e. the main culprits of cancer. Ginger is most important for people diagnosed with leukemia, breast, ovarian, prostate, skin, lung, stomach, colon and liver cancer.
For expectant mothers and menstruating women
Ginger is not only safe but also very useful for pregnant women. It soothes indigestion and nausea, even after surgery or chemotherapy. Consumed already at the first symptoms of PMS, it will reduce the intensity of menstrual pain.
Live life to the fullest!
Due to its anti-inflammatory effect, it will soothe knee pain in osteoarthritis. It provides invaluable support for the immune system, reduces the likelihood that we will catch an infection, and if necessary, we will pass it more gently. It promotes perspiration during colds, cleanses the microcirculation system, including the sinuses. It inhibits allergies due to its antihistamine properties. In addition, it will bring relief to amateurs of tourism, whose desire to discover the world was inhibited due to motion sickness or seasickness.
For diabetics
Preliminary research results have shown that 2 g of powdered ginger consumed daily is enough to reduce the level of fasting sugar by as much as 12%, and glycated hemoglobin by 10% in people with type II diabetes.
Easier weight loss
Due to the increase in heat in the body, i.e. the so-called thermogenesis that occurs after consuming ginger, metabolism and fat burning accelerate, and what’s more, we feel full for longer. It is worth drinking a little powdered ginger with a glass of warm water.
Ginger tea recipe
Just 1 tablespoon of grated rhizome is enough to prepare 4 portions of healthy ginger tea. Pour the spice with a liter of water, season with 4 tablespoons of honey, a tablespoon of sugar, and add the juice of 2 lemons. We can enjoy the unique aroma and health properties in various ways, just cut a slice into juice or tea, add powdered spice to carrot cake.