Not only do we love the spicy zing we get from using fresh ginger, we love that using only a little bit can add many health benefits to our daily life.
Did you know fresh ginger root has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes? There are SO many benefits that come from consuming ginger---it is not just for spice or flavor!
Ever wonder why you are told to drink ginger ale when you have a tummy ache? That is because ginger helps to reduce nausea and vomiting. I am prone to motion sickness, especially in boats on open water. Adding ginger to my diet on days I am planning to head out on a boat with family and friends helps to ensure I don't turn as green as the sea!
Feel a cold coming on? Ginger is a great additive to tea to help warm your body and aide you back to good health in no time. The soothing properties of ginger help calm your body. It is also known to act as a great decongestant and sore throat soother.
Another proven benefit of ginger is it is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Sore after a tough work out? Try adding some ginger into your protein smoothie to recover. Consuming ginger can alleviate muscle pain or swelling, and is known to help with menstrual cramps. Ginger also helps to keep your blood flowing to help improve circulation.
Looking to add some ginger root into your diet? Here is a smoothie recipe we love to make at home. The combination of pineapple and ginger is downright delicious , let us know if you agree!
The Green Ginger:
1 1/4 cup milk of choice (We love unsweetened almond milk)
3/4 cup fresh pineapple
1-2 handfuls of spinach
1/2 frozen banana
1 small nub of ginger root, peeled (to taste)
Combine all ingredients into blender and blend. Once smooth, pour and enjoy!
*Pressed for time? If you prepare the spinach, pineapple, and banana ahead of time you can freeze them all together. Then, when you get a hankering for a fresh delicious smoothie, just pop the frozen ingredients into your blender with the milk and ginger. Voila!
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