Ginger, like turmeric, has been an immensely popular export out of Asia to reach the shores of Europe and the Americas and is known to have been widely used by Greeks and Romans. Ginger, also called zingiber officinale, is much more than just a spice that goes into enriching a cuisine with rich flavor and aromas.
The healing science of wellness, Ayurveda, acknowledges the wide variety of health benefits offered by ginger, and especially its role in the brain-gut connection. Apart from being a nice earthy flavoring agent, metastudies suggest, it also helps settle an occasionally upset stomach (so you can carry it in your bag next time you are traveling outside); supports menstrual comfort; is used as an essential oil; supports regular, healthy elimination and healthy glucose metabolism already within the normal range; helps ease occasional acidity and flatulence; supports digestion and is rich in antioxidants.
Experts recommend an intake of not more than 3-4 grams of ginger extracts every day. You may feel 3-4 grams of the raw ginger extract is too much to have it at one go, in your food or tea. But you can always get the full condensed nutritional benefit of ginger if you consume it in the form of whole food natural supplements like Sri Sri Tattva’s Ginger Tablets.
1. Ginger for weight loss
Research says excessive weight gain can bring down life expectancy by as many as two decades. Research suggests ginger may support healthy weight management by supporting healthy glucose metabolism.
How does ginger help with weight loss?
Very often weight gain may be due to slow metabolism and poor digestion that leads to the formation of slime toxins in the body. The use of ginger helps improve metabolism and keeps appetite under control. A study conducted on overweight men suggested that the use of ginger helped them feel full for longer. Yet another study showed ginger consumption helped reduce body weight; increased good cholesterol; and improved waste-to-hip ratio in overweight patients.
2. Ginger for controlling diabetes
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels matters for everyone. Gingerol present in ginger root supports digestion and healthy glucose metabolism already within the normal range.
3. Controlling menstrual cramps
Research suggests that ginger powder consumed during the first three days of the menstrual cycle may support menstrual comfort.
4. Skin benefits
Gingerol compounds offer the gift of anti-aging benefits. It also helps support clearer-looking skin and a smoother-looking skin tone. Ginger helps reduce the appearance of fine lines in two ways-it nourishes skin and helps counter oxidative stress, two main reasons why our skin begins to look wrinkly and saggy with time. Collagen is responsible for holding the basic structure of skin cells in place. It determines the texture and tightness of the skin. Oxidative stress, on the other hand, increases when rogue free radicals outweigh the antioxidants present in the body, resulting in rapid skin aging. Gingerol with its additional injection of antioxidants in the system brings balance and reduces oxidative stress. Ginger also helps brighten and even the look of skin tone.
The antioxidants are also incredibly helpful in supporting healthy immune function and vitality in your body. Ginger may also help relieve the look of dryness and flaking on the scalp.
5. Ginger for digestion
It is a popular digestive spice but what many do not know about ginger root is that it helps control appetite too. A popular Ayurvedic practice involves chewing ginger while having meals for quicker and more efficient absorption of nutrients through the release of digestive enzymes. These enzymes are powerful carminatives too, that help to reduce the buildup of gas in the system.
6. Protects against infections
Ginger, with its warming quality, supports healthy immune function through the winter months. Gingerol and shagelol present in ginger are being studied for their role in supporting a healthy gut environment.
7. Dealing with inflammation
Inflammation is part of the body's natural response, and daily habits play a big role in keeping it in balance. The presence of gingerol and essential oils in it may support a healthy inflammatory response and joint comfort, research suggests. The soothing properties of ginger make it a welcome addition to a winter wellness routine.
8. Healing cancers
Studies continue to explore ginger's antioxidant and bioactive compounds and their role in overall wellness.
9. Benefits for brain and liver
Ginger is rich in antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress, which in turn influences and supports brain function. It also supports healthy nerve cell function.
Ginger also supports healthy liver function.
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