'I am feeling very tired...my head is also hurting...if I get a cup of ginger tea, it would be fun!' Hardly a day passes without this dialogue in Indian homes. Ginger tea has become a part of our daily routine. But if you think that ginger only enhances the taste of tea and food, then you are wrong. This can have many health benefits. However, it is important to take it in the right quantity. Many such properties are found in ginger, which makes it beneficial for health. If you consume ginger daily, then let us know from experts about what benefits you can get from it. Dietician and nutritionist Simran Kaur is giving this information. She is also a hormone health coach.
Health benefits of eating ginger daily
- Vitamin A, D, iron, zinc and calcium are found in abundance in ginger.
- Ginger is very beneficial in colds, fever and other viral infections.
- Ginger also helps in fighting bacterial and fungal infections.
- Anti-inflammatory properties are found in ginger. It reduces joint pain and swelling. It is considered very beneficial in arthritis.
- Ginger is also effective in providing relief from period pain. Drinking raw ginger or dry ginger powder boiled in water reduces cramps.
- Phenolic acid is found in ginger. It helps in removing stomach burning, acidity and indigestion.
- If your cholesterol is increased, then the consumption of raw ginger is beneficial.
- Ginger can also help you lose weight.
- Apart from this, it also controls diabetes.
How to consume ginger?
You can take raw ginger with lukewarm water or dry ginger powder can also be used. Make a decoction by mixing ginger, basil and cloves. Drinking it is also beneficial. However, ginger should also be used in limits and if it does not suit you or you have any health condition, then definitely take expert advice.
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