Description
The health benefits of ginger primarily include aiding weight loss, speeding up metabolism, and relaxing the gastrointestinal system, preventing nausea and vomiting. However, ginger also acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, which helps prevent diseases such as colorectal cancer and stomach ulcers.
Ginger is a root that can be used in teas, juices, yogurts or salads.
Benefits of ginger
Essential for weight loss – Ginger helps with weight loss because it speeds up metabolism and stimulates the burning of body fat.
Improves nausea and vomiting – Due to its antiemetic properties, ginger helps reduce nausea and vomiting that often occur during pregnancy, chemotherapy treatments, or in the first few days after surgery.
Protects the stomach against ulcers Ginger helps protect the stomach against ulcers because it helps fight the H. pylori bacteria, the main cause of gastritis and gastric ulcers. Ginger also prevents stomach cancer, which in most cases is linked to cellular changes caused by ulcers.
Nutritional Declaration
- Calories 80
- Total Fat 0.8 g,
- Saturated Fats 0.2 g,
- Polyunsaturated Fats 0.2 g,
- Monounsaturated Fats 0.2 g,
- Cholesterol 0 mg,
- Sodium 13 mg,
- Potassium 415 mg,
- Carbohydrates 18 g,
- Dietary Fiber 2 g,
- Sugar 1.7 g,
- Protein 1.8 g,
Name
Ginger
Conditions of Conservation and/or Use
Store in a cool, dry place
Origin
Portugal
Credits: Your Health
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