Do you need more ginger in your diet?
Many people know ginger for its flavor, but did you know it has numerous benefits related to gastric function?
Research has found that two active ingredients in ginger, gingerols and galanolactone, can help boost your immune system, suppress appetite and have anti-inflammatory properties.
“While there is no direct link to weight loss, ginger aids in digestion, stimulates gut motility, can act as an antacid, promotes bile secretion and antioxidant effect,” says Dr. Julie Heyrman, a family medicine practitioner specializing in weight management at Aurora Health Care in Germantown, Wis.
By acting as an antacid, ginger can significantly reduce symptoms such as nausea, fullness, bloating and stomach discomfort, Dr. Heyrman says.
Ginger is commonly found in Asian cuisine, and consuming it in liquid form, like in tea, can be a quick and easy way to enjoy it. Simply zest part of a ginger root into a pot of boiling water, remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
Check out some of the top benefits of ginger tea:
- Lowered cholesterol
- Suppressed appetite
- Decreased nausea
- Less stomach discomfort
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How much ginger should be in our diet, i.e. what would a “daily recommended serving” look like? Is it enough for seasoning or a tea, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 2 cups??