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GINGER ROOT

Ginger root  (Zingiber officinale) is an ancient ingredient that has sparked new interest since it has been identified as a superfood.

The root we eat is actually the juicy rhizome of the ginger flower. Its spicy warm (not hot) taste, with its complex floral scent, has long been used in traditional Asian, African, and Caribbean recipes, for both food and healing compounds. 

Ginger root has been found to help prevent and treat a wide range of ailments.

It can help treat nausea, as cited in this recent study of nausea in pregnancy, and in this study of seasickness.

A review of 6 separate studies found ginger to be equally as effective as over-the-counter pharmacological remedies for nausea.

Ginger has also been found to act as an anti-inflammatory, aiding in relief of arthritis, as reported in a recent trial of patients with osteoarthritis.

In a double-blind study, ginger has been shown to help with relieving migraines

This study is indicating that ginger’s anti-inflammatory gifts might offer significant hope in prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

This study shows the anti-oxidants packed in ginger fight free radicals in our bodies and can help to prevent and treat cancer.

This study showed that ginger consumption can help lower blood sugar offer other benefits to diabetics.

Ginger can help with weight loss. Participants in this study who drank ginger tea, were less hungry and burned calories more efficiently than the control group.

Ginger is also antibacterial and antimicrobial. And, it helps to prevent gum diseases. Some report success using ginger as an aphrodisiac.

There are loads more anecdotal success stories about the healing and healthful qualities of ginger. Good thing we love the way it tastes!

We love Japanese shin-shōga (new-harvest ginger root), used to make gari, the pickled accompaniment to sushi, and the flower buds of myōga (ginger). 

Young ginger roots are delicate and tender. We love them pickled. And candied!

Mature ginger is perfect for grating into stir fries and teas. And powdered ginger spices up our cakes and cookies.

You can find more info about ginger’s benefits, along with easy recipes for wonderful ginger teas, condiments, sweets, and home remedies on Dandelioness Herbals.

BOURBON, ORANGE, & GINGER COCKTAIL

Ginger adds its warm spice to bourbon and orange in this bright sunny cocktail by Pat Kallio, of In Pat’s Kitchen, featured on Food52.

Check out the recipe.

See more recipes, images and ideas about beautiful ginger in these BeautifulNow Daily Fix Posts:

• 10 CRAZY GOOD COCKTAIL STORMS - Several delicious ginger cocktail here.
• LEMON GINGER AND ROSEMARY ICE CREAM WITH HOT LEMON SYRUP
• PEACH GINGER & BASIL ALMOND FLOUR PANCAKES
• ORANGE-FILLED TRIPLE GINGER OATMEAL SANDWICH COOKIES
• POMEGRANATE, LIME + GINGER MOCKTAIL
• FROZEN DARK AND STORMY

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IMAGE CREDITS:

1. Image: by Schristia. Torch Ginger - Etlingera elatior.
2. Image: Courtesy of Root 5 Farm. Young Ginger.
3. Image: by Rosa Say. Clumping Ginger.
4. Image: by Sonny Abesamis. Ginger.
5. Image: Courtesy of Harmony Valley Farm Blog. Fresh Baby Ginger.
6. Image: by PINKÉ. Shell Ginger.
7. Image: by Marge Nauer. Ginger.
8. Image: by Emma, of Shichimi. Myōga.
9. Image: by Liz Mochrie. Candied Ginger.
10. Image: by Dana Woodruff, of Dandelioness Herbals. Young Ginger.
11. Image: by Mark Weinberg, for Food52. Bourbon, Orange, & Ginger Cocktail, by Pat Kallio, of In Pat’s Kitchen.
12. Image: by Mark Weinberg, for Food52. Bourbon, Orange, & Ginger Cocktail by Pat Kallio, of In Pat’s Kitchen.
13. Image: by Jean. Red Tower Ginger.
14. Image: by PINKÉ. Shell Ginger.
15. Image: by BN App - Download now!
16. Image: by Liz West. Torch Ginger.