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==News About Ginger== | ==News About Ginger== | ||
'''What is Ginger Root Good for in Health?''' | |||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/ginger-root-good-health-4722.html | |||
:By Joanne Marie | |||
Ginger root comes from the underground stem, or rhizome, of the Zingiber officinale plant and is more than just a common cooking spice. It's been used as a remedy in traditional Asian, Indian and Arabic medicine for thousands of years. Ginger can have positive effects on your digestive system and might help alleviate stomach upset and other intestinal problems, as well as help protect you from several potentially serious disorders. | |||
:Composition | |||
The nutrients in ginger root are primarily starch, a carbohydrate nutrient that makes up as much as 50 percent of its content. It also contains small amounts of protein and fatty acids. Its biologically active components are volatile oils and several pungent chemicals called gingerols and shogaols. According to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, gingerols and shogaols stimulate production of saliva, bile and fluids made by your stomach, and also lessen stomach contractions and improve muscle tone in your intestines. Some of the natural compounds in ginger also have anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties. | |||
:Gastrointestinal Benefits | |||
Consuming ginger may help soothe your stomach, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It may also suppress nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, pregnancy, chemotherapy or surgery. In a comprehensive review of ginger as a treatment for nausea and vomiting published in "British Journal of Anaesthesia" in 2000, the authors evaluated six clinical trials in which ginger was used to treat these conditions. They concluded that ginger was more effective than a placebo in all cases and equally effective as anti-nausea drugs in some situations. | |||
:Other Benefits | |||
Ginger is traditionally used to improve inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, a use supported by modern research. For example, in a clinical study published in "Arthritis and Rheumatism" in 2001, 247 subjects with knee arthritis took either ginger extract or placebo for six weeks. Those who consumed ginger experienced significant lessening of knee pain when standing or walking, compared to the placebo group. Sloan-Kettering also says that compounds in ginger might protect against Alzheimer's disease and inhibit aggregation of platelets in your blood, potentially lowering your risk of blood clots and stroke. It also reports ginger might block growth of cancer cells, at least in the laboratory, but research with human subjects is needed to confirm its cancer-fighting potential. | |||
:How To Use | |||
Fresh ginger root is available at most food stores and can be minced or grated and added to food. Dried ginger root or ginger extract is also available from health-food stores, either loose or in capsules. Ginger is generally considered safe, although it might cause heartburn, mouth irritation or diarrhea, especially if you consume large amounts. The maximum safe dose is 4 grams of ginger daily for healthy adults, and 1 gram for pregnant women. Do not take ginger if you have gallstones, diabetes, a bleeding disorder or heart disease. Ginger might interact with some medications such as blood thinners or insulin. Discuss its use with your doctor to decide if ginger might be helpful to you. | |||
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'''Benefits of Eating Candied Ginger''' | '''Benefits of Eating Candied Ginger''' | ||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-eating-candied-ginger-10134.html | *Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-eating-candied-ginger-10134.html | ||