Description

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose ginger root( rhizome) is mostly used as a beverage spice, cuisine spice and most importantly as folk medicine. It contains energy(80 kcal), carbohydrates (17.77 g), sugars(1.7g), dietary fiber(2g), proteins (1.82g). It also contains Vitamins and minerals: Vitamin B3 and B6, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Folate, Riboflavin, Niacin, calcium among others. Ginger helps: to ease stomach pain and aid digestion, anti-inflammatory healing, improves blood sugar levels and lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, relieves Menstrual Cramps, it may help in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers due to it’s high antioxidant content which is responsible for fighting off cancer cell growth. In addition,the antioxidants in ginger may even help to slow the aging process. Some of special ginger uses entails : Marinades for meat and fish, Asian-inspired stir fry, Homemade salad dressing, Soups, Smoothies, Sweet potato and carrot dishes, Tea – boil it in hot water alone or add lemon and a bit of sugar, Cocktails, Baked desserts etc. Pickled ginger is often paired with sushi or found in ramen dishes. It also goes well in salads or soups. You can buy it in a jar or make it yourself at home.

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