How Ginger Helps The Digestive System

Ginger, which is also known as ginger root, has been used for centuries to help relieve problems related to the digestive system

. You can purchase fresh ginger root year round in most grocery stores. When purchasing ginger make sure to buy fresh roots which are firm and smooth on the outside. If you are a gardener you can also grow your own ginger, even if you live in a cooler climate, as you can grow it in pots in your kitchen.

The benefits of ginger are due to the volatile oils known as gingerols and shogaols. These oils are what produces the tangy taste of ginger and also have a warming effect that can help to relax muscles and reduce inflammation. Here are some ways that ginger can help your digestive system:

Relax Muscles

The warming effect of ginger helps to soothe and relax your stomach muscles and increases circulation. This helps to prevent cramping and vomiting due to motion sickness, morning sickness, fever or medical treatment.

Improves Digestion

Ginger helps to improve the digestion of your food by excreting more juices to help break down the proteins. This can help you to prevent bloating, gas, abdominal pain, heart burn, diarrhea and many other gastrointestinal symptoms.

Prevents Stomach Ulcers

Ulcers are sores or lesions that can develop in the stomach or intestinal tract, and can be very painful. Ginger helps to produce more fluids that help to neutralize the harmful stomach acids that contribute to the formation of ulcers.

How To Obtain these Benefits

In order to obtain these benefits of ginger, you need to make ginger a part of your daily diet. There are many ways that you can add ginger to your diet, but my favorite way is to drink ginger tea. You can make the tea in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. Simply grate some fresh ginger and steep in hot water for about 10 minutes. You can drink this tea after a meal and obtain immediate benefits.

You can also use fresh ginger in your salad dressings for a tangy flavor. You can use your favorite ingredients and herbs such as chopped cilantro, and lemon or lime juice, your favorite oil and a dash of unrefined sea salt.

Grated ginger also goes well with all your meat and vegetable dishes. You can use ginger in your marinades, sprinkle it on before baking or add it towards the end of the cooking process for a stronger taste of ginger.

by: Helena Reimer

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