Ginger is widely used in cooking, medicine and even cosmetology.
Ginger root contains almost all micro – and macronutrients, vitamins b, C, E, essential oils and a whole range of active substances; gingerale give the ginger flavor and aroma.
Ginger root is also a source of starch, amino acids and food plant fibers.
Ginger is useful for colds — it has a warming effect, especially in combination with honey and lemon.
Thanks to the ability to detoxify and reduce nausea ginger can be used the next day after drinking alcohol — you can drink ginger tea or tea with lemon and ginger to reduce the hangover.
Contained essential oils help to get rid of parasitic diseases.
Ginger is often used as a flavor additive, which can stimulate taste buds and reduce the need for salt or sugar, said Natalia Fadeeva, the dietitian and endocrinologist, the doctor of medical Sciences.
Ginger is contraindicated in acute diseases of the digestive system, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, hepatitis, essential oils will over-stimulate the liver and the pancreas, and fiber to irritate the inflamed mucosa of the digestive tract.
It is undesirable to use ginger and for those who have bleeding tendency.
Ginger is a winter root.
Better to use it in the winter because of the warming effect.
But due to the large number of essential oils do not need to use it in a large quantity — just a teaspoon of minced ginger root 1-2 times per day.
This wonderful product contains many useful vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium.
Ginger is particularly rich in potassium — 415 mg per 100 g! In its composition also contains amino acids: phenylalanine, leucine, methionine, tryptophan, threonine and valine.
And yet this low-calorie product — just 80 calories per 100 g
Ginger has a special taste and aroma is due to the high content of essential oils.
In Ancient Greece, ginger has been used as a spice in the preparation of bread, and in medieval Europe it was used even more — ginger seasoned dishes of meat and vegetables, add it to sweets, wine, beer and other beverages.
The main nutrients in ginger root are under the skin.
While cleaning, you should not scrub it very thoroughly and hot.
Slice it in thin slices or RUB on a small grater — it is better to preserved the aroma.
The ginger sauce added at the end of cooking; in the stew for 20 minutes until cooked meals; beverages, jam and other sweets for 2-5 minutes before they are ready.
To enhance the healing properties of ginger, it is mixed with other spices such as nutmeg and cardamom.
Honey and lemon give a wonderful combination with ginger.
And in Japan its beneficial cleansing properties are used when you use fresh seafood — it neutralizes parasites and activates digestion.
Ginger prevents nausea and vomiting
Ginger has powerful therapeutic and preventive effects and has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of diseases.
Scientists have found that it is a great way to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Especially it helps to alleviate these symptoms in pregnant women, as well as to control nausea after operations and chemotherapy.
Ginger improves the immune system
Ginger is known for its ability to positively affect the immune system. Therefore, it is often used as a prophylactic against colds.
In the early stages of colds take a small piece of ginger and slowly chew.
For sore throat you can squeeze a little ginger juice and add a pinch of salt — this medicine should be taken before meals.
Ginger tea will warm you up, heal, cheer up and give strength.
Ginger has beneficial effects on the stomach
Ginger is considered an effective tool for the prevention of gastric ulcers, as has a positive effect on its mucosa.
The product will help to reduce the irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, suppress gastric contractions and stabilize the movement of food and liquids.
Ginger stabilizes blood circulation
Substances contained in ginger, help to normalize the condition of blood vessels, reduce the risk of blood clots and have anti-inflammatory, soothing and even anti-cancer properties.
Ginger is full of essential amino acids that play an important role in metabolism.
Ginger is useful for the face, body and hair
This miracle product can be used not only in medical purposes for your body, but also in cosmetology.
Because ginger is a powerful antioxidant, has anti-inflammatory properties and improves blood circulation, it will be useful for your face.
Product actively used in the fight against pigmentation, to create different masks and scrubs for the face, body and hair.
To make the skin shiny, take 1 tbsp ginger, 2 tbsp of rose water and 1/2 tbsp of honey. Mix well and evenly apply the mixture on the face.
Leave for 20 minutes and rinse.
Do this scrub at least once a week, and soon you will notice how transformed your skin.
Doctors are advised to include ginger in the diet. However, some people may be sensitive to this product.
Its spicy taste can cause heartburn in those who have problems with the lining of the stomach or intestines.
In any case, do not eat a lot of ginger — it is fraught with digestive disorders.
Before drinking the ginger needs to be cleaned.
When cooking, one-eighth teaspoon powdered ginger can be substituted for one tablespoon of fresh grated.
The product is easy to find both fresh and in the ground or pickled on the shelves of almost every store.
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