Hey Balanced Life Family,
Quite a while back one of my sisters and I were talking about healthy spices and she told me I should do a blog on ginger because it has so many health benefits. So, I did some research and found that she was right.
Ginger is said to be among the healthiest (and some say most delicious) spices on the planet. It’s loaded with nutrients that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.
Ginger comes in many forms. It can be used fresh, powdered, dried, as a juice, or an oil. Ginger is a popular spice that has powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. And hey, you can tell an expectant mom you know, that it’s great for treating all kinds of nausea, especially morning sickness.
For those of you who like to work out like me, it’s been reported that ginger is great for muscle pain and soreness. And did you know that studies have shown that it can help people who suffer from osteoarthritis? It helps relieve joint pain.
Look at this! It has been reported that ginger may DRASTICALLY lower blood sugars and reduce your risk of heart disease. It can help treat chronic indigestion, menstrual pain, lower cholesterol levels. It even has a substance that may help prevent cancer, fight infections, improve brain functions and protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
I buy fresh ginger root, peel it, slice it, boil it in water for about 30 minutes. Then add it (just the liquid, although you may add the ginger root too if you wish) to my 64 oz thermos of water. I put it in the fridge overnight and drink it while in the gym working out.
It tastes great and I’m getting all of those health benefits while I’m drinking water. Ginger can also be added to foods in many other ways. This is just one really simple way to add it to your diet. You really might want to try this. Yep! I guess you can say it. Ginger is a “SUPERFOOD”!
Be sure to check with your physician to see if ginger is right for you.
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