Get Easy Health Digest™ in your inbox and don’t miss a thing when you subscribe today. Plus, get the free bonus report, Mother Nature’s Tips, Tricks and Remedies for Cholesterol, Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar as my way of saying welcome to the community!
10 health benefits of eating ginger (slideshow)
How to enjoy ginger
I’ve already mentioned that ginger can be enjoyed as a tea, supplement, or crystallized candy. Because ginger’s active ingredients are so highly concentrated, you don’t need much to reap the benefits. So here are a few ways to incorporate ginger into your lifestyle.
- Buy ginger tea in bags, loose, or use fresh ginger. For the latter approach, steep one or two ½-inch slices of fresh ginger in 8 ounces of hot water for 15 to 20 minutes. You may want to add some fresh lemon or a drop of agave syrup or honey to your ginger tea.
- If you would rather eat fresh ginger, there are several ways you can include it in your meals. As little as a ¼-inch slide of fresh ginger grated or thinly sliced and added to a recipe can be enough to provide relief. For example:
- Sliced ginger is especially delicious when added to fresh vegetables or salads
- Grated ginger can be added to salad dressings
- Sliced or grated ginger is a tasty addition to stir-fry dishes
- Add a teaspoon or two or grated ginger to your favorite smoothie
