Surprising Health Benefits Of Ginger You May Not Know

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advantage of ginger in diet

Ginger is part of the same plant family as the cardamom, galangal, and turmeric, where the “rhizome” or the root-like stem of the plants are mostly used. The therapeutic uses of ginger have been mentioned for thousands of years in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine, as well as adopted widely in the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean and Europe as well.

Nutritionist Avni Kaul says modern-day science also backs up traditional and anecdotal claims about ginger, as well as divulging more interesting findings of its powerful healing properties. This wonderful spice has been found to possess broad-spectrum anti-bacterial, parasitic, viral and inflammatory properties. Ginger also has many types of powerful antioxidants, like gingerols, shogaols, and zingerones.

In today’s article,
Delhi’s top Nutritionist and Dietician Avni Kaul talks about surprising health benefits of ginger you may not know. Here they are:

It Helps Reduce Your Risk Of Diabetes

There are some active compounds present in ginger that improves insulin and metabolism. Keep both dried and fresh ginger always ready for flavoring smoothies and vegetable-based stir and soups. While some chemical compounds in ginger may reduce over time, the drying process enhances other beneficial ones.

It Is A Natural Way To Relieve Period Pain

Ginger helps with menstrual pain the most. Drinking ginger tea can also soothe nausea during those days of the month. However, if you normally take acetaminophen or ibuprofen, it may not work as well. Consult with your physician before trying any supplement in extract or pill form, since it may interact with other medications you’re consuming.

Ginger Is Anti-Inflammatory

Like other food products, nuts, seeds, beans, and whole grains, ginger also contains antioxidant-like compounds called phytonutrients that help reduce cell damage. The root also prevents inflammation from starting by reducing cell-signaling activity. By adding ginger to meals is the key to unlocking those qualities.

It Soothes Upset Stomach

The idea of ginger can help with some light tummy trouble is nothing new. In fact, ginger has multiple digestive benefits particularly acting on parts of your GI tract responsible for feelings of nausea, stomach upset, and vomiting. It also assists move food from the stomach to the small intestine for digestion and absorption. Though ginger cannot prevent food poisoning. 

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Dietician Avni Kaul

Avni Kaul is Founder of Nutriactivania with Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition from University of Delhi and is also a Certified Diabetes Educator from Project Hope and International Diabetes Federation. She is a Leicester Mammas Ambassador trained in Lactation Counselling with NHS United Kingdom. Mammas support pregnant and new mothers and their families. Specializations of Avni Kaul Include Infant and Young Child Feeding Practises, Pre and Post natal diets, Fat loss, Muscle Gain and Holistic Health and Nutrition

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