Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that are very beneficial for our body and brain. That's why ginger could not be missing in our
artisan granola.
Today I'm going to tell you about the benefits of ginger and, I warn you, by the time you reach the end of this article you'll want to run out and get your hands on all the ginger stocks in the area. Let's get started.
Ginger contains gingerol, a substance with powerful medicinal properties.
Ginger is a plant of the zingiberaceae family native to China. It is closely related to turmeric, cardamom and galangal (blue ginger). It is the root of the plant that is commonly used as a spice, its best known part.
Ginger has gained notoriety in recent years, but its benefits are not a recent discovery. Ginger has been used for many years as a remedy to, for example, improve digestion, reduce nausea or help fight common flu and fever. It can be used fresh, dried, ground or in oil.
Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger and is responsible for most of its medicinal properties. It has a strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect.
Nausea remedy: do you get seasick when you go boating? Taking ginger can help you to alleviate the unpleasant effects of the coming and going of the waves. Ginger also relieves nausea and vomiting after surgery or chemotherapy sessions for cancer patients. If you are pregnant and suffer from morning sickness, this root is your best ally.
Reduces muscle pain. If you have overdone it with exercise or have changed your training and are suffering from muscle pain, add ginger to your recipes.
Consuming 2 grams of ginger daily for 11 days significantly reduces muscle soreness in those who are doing very hard, high-impact workouts. It does not have an immediate effect but it is very effective in progressively reducing muscle soreness.
Combats osteoarthritis. Degeneration of the body's joints is a common problem that causes pain and stiffness. In a test carried out on 247 people suffering from this problem in their knees, it was shown that those who had consumed ginger suffered less pain and needed fewer doses of their medication to combat it.
Treatment for chronic indigestion. Dyspepsia is a disorder of digestion characterised by recurrent pain in the upper part of the stomach. Bad eating habits, large meals or eating too quickly are the most common causes of this disorder. Consuming ginger stimulates gastric juices and the flow of enzymes, helping to relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of dyspepsia.
Relieves menstrual pain. Dysmenorrhoea or menstrual pain can be alleviated thanks to ginger. A daily gram of this spice during the first three days of the menstrual cycle and you will feel the same relief that the so habitual ibuprofen can offer you, but more natural.
Lowers cholesterol levels. High cholesterol levels are closely linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Add 3 grams a day of ginger to your diet and you can significantly reduce your cholesterol levels.
Improves brain function and fights Alzheimer's disease. The antioxidants and bioactive compounds in ginger may inhibit inflammation in the brain. It also boosts brain function and improves memory.
So you see, there are many properties of this root. At
The Newyorkina we love it, not only for its infinite benefits for our health, body and mind, but also for the tasty touch it gives to any recipe. Ginger had to be, yes or yes, among the ingredients of this masterful blend that makes up our homemade granola.
