Eat it, Drink it, It's Good for You: The Benefits of Ginger

Ginger. Where do I start? Use it in soups, stir fries, stews, teas . . . Ginger adds a zinge to your food and drink whilst being super good for you.

Check out some reasons why ginger should be your new go-to spice.

1. Ginger is full of Gingerol, a bioactive compound with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Its anti-inflammatory properties can help with common health problems such as Osteoarthritis, the degeneration of the joints in the body which causes joint pain and stiffness.

Gingerol can also lower the risk of infections and  inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria.

2. Feeling nauseous? Try some ginger.

Ginger can help ease sea sickness, chemotherapy-related and post-surgery nausea and morning sickness.

It is also good for women suffering from menstrual pain as a hot cup of ginger tea can aid in easing their discomfort.

3. Ginger has been shown to help reduce LDL which is the ‘bad’ cholesterol that is linked to  increased risk of heart disease.

4. The super root also contains something called 6-gingerol, which may have anti-cancer properties.

5. The antioxidants and bioactive compounds in ginger may inhibit inflammatory responses that occur in the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline.