Ginger - a powerhouse of healthy benefits

A few words about ginger! Ginger is a powerhouse of healthy benefits in the plant family. It is from the same family as turmeric and cardamom – two other amazingly healthy plants. Ginger is centuries old and one of the most consumed plant foods on the planet. Gingerol is the main active compound in ginger and provides the majority of the medicinal, healthy properties in the plant. Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant food helping with the free radicals in our bodies. Ginger is well documented and know to help against nausea, and soothes an irritated throat. It has been shown that it can help with osteoarthritis , is beneficial aiding in blood sugar balancing, and may improve brain function and protect against cognitive degeneration. Pretty darn impressive and it’s so easy to include ginger in our diets in so many foods, drinks and sweets. And it makes a wonderful soothing tea! Try my tip for easily grating ginger!