Ginger's spicy and warm qualities make it a go-to during cold and flu season as well as being a great way to give dishes a zing.
Scientific Name:
Zingiber officinale
Properties:
High in
Gingerol
Spicy
Warming
Relieve indigestion
Cough & Cold
Healthy Heart
Pain relief
Nutritional Content ( 100 g)
Calories 38
Protein 1 g
Carbohydrates 7 g
Fat 1 g
Fiber 2 g
Vitamin C 4 mg
Potassium 320 mg
Magnesium 35 mg
Ways to Use:
For cold and flu, add some fresh ginger to hot tea with lemon or lime.
For nausea, a few drops of ginger essential oil can be added to sea salt and kept on hand as a smelling salt
