How To Use Fresh Ginger Root to Improve Your Health

By Norman Bailey

Ginger root has been a favored spice back in Ancient times primarily in India and China. This spice is believed to provide a veritable cure all effect. From rheumatism and arthritis to more common stomach cramps, food poisoning, and body odor, ginger root supposedly can provide relief and fight off these conditions. This is probably why using fresh ginger root to supplement regular meals is still a popular choice in this modern age. If you are looking to supplement your diet with this natural herb, then here are some ideas on how to do just that.

• Add to solid meals. Again, fresh ginger root is a spice that can be used to add flavor to common meals not to mention the curative properties it brings to the table. That being said, a good way to incorporate the herb into your meals is to grate the root and add it to your food. For instance, you can sprinkle grated ginger root to your meats, fish, salads, and other solid dishes. Remember that ginger is a strong spice so be careful not to put too much on your meals or you will find them heavily flavored and quite strong. It is highly recommended to add about a tablespoonful of grated ginger root to your dishes for good flavor and optimal health.

• Add to soup. People always tend to have soup at least once a day as a standalone meal or a beginner to a healthy main course. In this case, you can add grated ginger root to any type of soup for as long as the flavor does not ruin the taste that the soup brings to palate. Some people opt to create ginger root soup as well which is basically composed of broth and shaved ginger. The trick to the soup is to throw it in and let it set while you cook the soup. Once you serve the soup, make sure to remove all the traces of ginger so that only the flavor and extract remain.

• Make ginger root tea. Another popular option for most people is to make a nice hot beverage made out of ginger root. Personally, I am not a fan of this tea but some people find it quite appealing. The steps in making the tea are simple. Boil some water, about a couple of cups should do. Once the water is boiling, add a couple of pieces of sliced ginger root into the water. Let it sit and steep for a few minutes and drain the tea to separate the ginger. You don’t want to drink the tea while the ginger is there. At this point, you can add a couple drops of honey or a teaspoonful of sugar to sweeten the tea. Some people even add milk to the mix, which can be a good combination as well.

Aside from these common options, you can take fresh ginger root straightforward by chewing it and extracting the juices in the process. This may not be appealing to most people due to the strong flavor of the herb, but it is still the most effective way to supplement your diet and get a little bit healthier.

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