For thousands of years, humans have touted the heath benefits of ginger, and scientific studies have shown that ginger does, indeed help reduce inflammation and help alleviate symptoms of nausea and upset stomach. It was more than just a treat when mom or dad gave you a glass of ginger ale to help with an upset stomach. They were right!
According to an article published in UCLA Health, ginger “helps with osteoarthritis pain, relieves menstrual cramps, improves blood sugar regulation, and improves digestion and reduces the risk of heart disease. And a new study suggests that eating ginger can provide another important health benefit.
The study recently published in the medical journal Cureus and reported by the editors of Food & Wine indicates that consuming ginger is also a good way to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. According to this new research, “…ginger contains numerous bioactive compounds that decrease inflammation, lower blood pressure, enhance vascular health, and improve lipid profiles.” And not only that, we think it’s pretty tasty!
And there are plenty of natural ways to incorporate the health benefits of ginger into your diet. You can usually find fresh ginger in the produce section of your local grocery store. And it may look intimidating at first, fresh ginger is really quite easy to peel and use.
Here’s a quick guide from the food site, the kitchn on how to peel and mince fresh ginger. And once you learn how to do it, you’ll find that ginger can be incorporated into a wide variety of beverages, entrees and desserts.
Here’s a list of 27 great recipes that feature ginger. So next time you are in your grocer’s produce section, pick up some fresh ginger, and incorporate it into your daily diet. Your heart will thank you!