The health benefits of ginger are numerous. Let’s go through a few of them now.

• Preventing motion sickness – Previous studies have concluded that ginger is effective nausea relief. It is believed that it relaxes the pyloric valve found in the bottom of your stomach allowing the stomach to operate normally.
• Sore throats – Ginger contains antibacterial and antifungal properties which will help fight the infection causing a sore throat.
• Colds & Coughs – Fresh ginger can help treat & sooth coughs that accompany common colds. Ginger tea is ideal for this.

How can I introduce Ginger into my diet?

Ginger is a popular addition to both food and tea allowing different ways in which it can be introduced into your diet. Simply seasoning your traditional dishes with ginger is a simple way of integrating it quickly. How about adding it to one of your existing dishes to give it a new twist or adding it as a topping to buns or cakes?

Recommended ginger recipes:

• Tofu with peanut & ginger sauce – A tasty vegetarian dish with an uplifting sauce.
• Pork tenderloin with grilled peach-ginger chutney – Need I say anymore? The grilled peaches compliment the pork fantastically. The addition of chopped fresh ginger adds an interesting twist.

There are numerous ginger recipes available for you to discover – be curious and find a delicious recipe for you to try today!

Ginger Tea

Grate a small section of fresh ginger. Squeeze a small amount of lemon juice and a spoonful of honey into a cup with the grated ginger. Fill the reminder of the cup with hot water. Ginger tea delivers a stimulating taste.