{"id":849,"date":"2022-04-17T12:22:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-17T12:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=849"},"modified":"2022-04-17T12:24:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-17T12:24:25","slug":"lets-talk-about-ginger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=849","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Talk about Ginger"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is ginger?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Ginger, which originated in Southeast Asia and India, is a sweet scented vegetable that delivers flavor and aroma when heated or crushed.\u00a0 When we eat ginger, we are eating the root called the rhizome.\u00a0 Along with its delicious taste and smell, it provides us with health benefits too! \u00a0<\/p>\n\n

What are some health benefits of ginger?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

I think the first health benefit that pops into my head when thinking about ginger is that it is used to sooth the stomach. How many times as a kid did your parents give you ginger ale to help with a bellyache?\u00a0 By eating ginger it supports proper digestion, so food does not linger in the gut. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Ginger also is known to help with bloating, gas and can be helpful with addressing nausea.\u00a0 Whether nausea is a side effect of chemotherapy to treat cancer or morning sickness while pregnant, it helps relive this symptom. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Another health benefit of ginger is pain relief.\u00a0 Pain associated with menstrual cramps or arthritis are great examples of symptoms that can be addressed with ginger.\u00a0 Now this is not something that can be eaten once and all your pain goes away (I wish!).\u00a0 It is linked more to long term pain relief verse immediate pain aid. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Lastly, ginger contains antioxidants, which helps protect our cells from free radicals.\u00a0 Free radicals are items that can damage cells.\u00a0 Some example of free radicals are physical activity, breathing, and lifestyle habits (like smoking).\u00a0 Moral of the story, ginger helps keep our cells strong and avoids wear and tear. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n

How do we incorporate ginger into our diet?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Ginger, by root or powder, can be added into beverages as well as used in many different entrees, desserts, dressings and more.\u00a0 Here are a few ideas of ways to incorporate ginger into your diet. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n