Meet the Ingredient #1: Ginger
It's important to know the ingredients we are cooking with. That's why I decided to start this "Meet the ingredient" collection. The first is one of my favourite: Ginger!
Properties
In Asia ginger has been used for thousands of years, for its countless benefits. Since the beginning of the millennium it has also spread to the West, where numerous scientific studies have confirmed its properties:
- helps digestion: increases gastrointestinal mobility by reducing gas and swelling, protects against stomach acid and gastritis.
- improves the digestion of fat bodies: to see the effects of ginger on the metabolism and lose weight, it is necessary to insert it into your diet for a long time. Its effects are not immediate, but requires consistency.
- has anti-emetic properties, so it reduces nausea and vomiting. In case of car/ship/plane sickness ginger can help if assumed 30 minutes before departing.
- is anti-tumor: it counteracts the development of cancer cells, especially in the case of cancer of the private parts (prostate, ovaries, breasts) and the digestive system (stomach, liver, colon)
- has warming and stimulating properties: it allows to prevent colds, sore throats, fever and flu. It is also expectorant, so it calms the cough.
- is recommended in case of hypertension: pressure and cholesterol decreases.
Calories and nutritional values
100g of fresh ginger contain 80 kcal, and:
- Protein 1.82 g
- Carbohydrates 17.77 g
- Sugars 1.7 g
- Fat 0.75 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Food fiber 2 g
- Sodium 13 mg
Contraindications
The use of ginger should be subject to medical consultation in the following cases:
- pregnancy and breastfeeding
- if you are taking anti-inflammatory medicines
- if you are taking antiplatelet and anticoagulant medicines (such as cardioaspirana) due to the fluidifying effect of ginger.
Usages
It is possible to eat the ginger alone or use it into different kind of recipes, for example:
- candied ginger: can be bought in stores
- ginger tea: it can be used alone or combined with other ingredients. For example:
- ginger, lemon zest and honey
- ginger, lemon zest and apple
- ginger and turmeric
- grated in soups or meatballs
- gingerbread cookies or cakes
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I'll post specific recipes with this ingredient, so follow and upvote if interested! And additional tips on how to use it are welcome!
... and it reduces the bad breath from eating garlic. In was out with my girls for some mulled wine and later on we had dinne in a tapas restaurant. A lot of garlic was in the food and I have to work with customers tomorrow 🙊
Chewing a piece of ginger definitely helps ...
Very interesting post, I love ginger, too, especially due to its properties! @OriginalWorks
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