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Do you ginger? If you don’t, you should. Ginger has many health benefits and is versatile to cook with. Everything from freshly grated ginger tea and fresh expressed ginger shots, to the most used dietary condiment in the world today.
Although ginger has many health benefits it is probably best known for calming a queasy stomach. The health benefits of ginger are largely due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Systemic inflammation is the root cause of most major illness such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes to name a few. Ginger may not only help reduce these risks, but also help fight the common cold or flu and much more. Please see Dr. Axe’s table below.
In addition the the health benefits of ginger, it really brightens up a recipe, savory or sweet. Candied ginger is amazing.
Storage
Store fresh, whole ginger in a plastic bag and refrigerate for longer storage. Personally, I leave my ginger on the counter unwrapped and break off knuckles as I go.
Preparation
Break off a knuckle or cut the amount of ginger you will be using. Use a veggie wash and thoroughly clean the ginger. A veggie brush is helpful as well. I don’t peel my ginger if I will be straining it, as in when I make tea or when I am juicing it to make shots. Peel the skin and do what you will! Slice, grate, crush.
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-Dawn Swope CHHC, AADP