Ginger is often referred to the “king of anti-inflammatory foods” because it contains compounds or essential oils called gingerols that help to interrupt the inflammation process, keeping your belly flat.
The root also helps keep your immune system strong. It helps promote healthy sweating, which helps detox, and has germ-fighting agents that help fight infections.
Since ginger is an anti-inflammatory it also helps reduce muscle pain and soreness after working out. Plus, studies show that people that have osteoarthritis experience less pain and even required less pain medication after consuming ginger.
Those that suffer from high blood pressure and pre-diabetes can benefit from taking ginger daily because it can drastically lower blood sugar and improve heart disease risk factors.
Those that suffer from indigestion problems or stomach problems benefit from eating ginger prior to eating, since it speeds up the emptying of the stomach. which helps alleviate these problems.
There are so many more benefits of eating ginger. You can eat it raw, which is the best way to eat it. You can also blend it in smoothies, add it to tea, add it to your water bottle, cook with it, add it to soup, and of course take it every morning as a ginger shot. Here’s a couple super easy recipes:
Ginger-Lemon-Turmeric
- 2-inch piece of Ginger, juiced
- 1/4 Lemon, juiced (natural dieuretic and detoxifier)
- 1-Inch turmeric juiced, or 1 tsp. ground Turmeric (anti-inflammatory and another superfood)
Or
Ginger-Green Apple-Cayenne
- 2-inch piece of ginger, juiced
- A big splash of green apple juice (regulates blood sugar, rich antioxidant, and energy booster)
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (boosts metabolism, anti-bacterial, fights cancer, improves blood circulation)
Now you know why Selena Gomez swears by these ginger shots. They are super healthy and a great form of alternative medicine. Just remember to consult with your doctor, especially if you suffer from chronic illnesses and take prescribed medications because you don’t want these shots to interfere with your medications.
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