5 Ways To Consume Ginger

Although ginger is usually consumed in the form of tea or as an addition to certain recipes, there are many other alternatives to take advantage of the health benefits of this medicinal root

When Ginger is a root plant. Over time, ginger has become a widely used and valued food. Because it brings with it an incomparable taste for certain dishes.

However, that’s not all. The ginger root has various properties to alleviate ailments of the most varied nature. For example:

Indigestion

• Ginger is an ideal ally to combat gastritis, ulcer or diarrhea.
• In addition , it also offers long-term protection for the stomach

Discomfort in the throat

• The ginger root is wonderfully suited to treat inflammation or irritation in the throat.
• If your daily activities are heavy on your voice, it would be highly recommended that you consume some ginger before using your voice.

Nausea and vomiting

• It is common for pregnant women in particular to recommend consuming ginger root to relieve nausea.
• If you are in the first few months of pregnancy, it is best to always keep a little ginger around the house. 
• For example, you can make yourself a tea and keep it in the refrigerator. So you always have it at hand when the nausea comes.

After all the benefits you already know, I’m sure you’re dying to find out more. We’ll introduce you to simple ways to incorporate ginger into your daily diet.

Take care and choose the alternative that suits you best.

1. Ginger tea

One of the most popular ways to consume ginger root is in the form of a tea. The truth is, this is an especially easy option to make. This way you can eat the ginger particularly quickly.

This preparation allows you to relieve pain and relax the body after a busy day. And all of this by simply having a delicious ginger tea.

ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 1 spoon of chopped ginger (10 g)
• some lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey (7.5 g) (or a sweetener of your choice)

preparation

• Heat the water until it boils.
• Then take it off the fire and add the spoon with ginger.
• Let it steep for 5 minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and enjoy the wonderful tea.

You can also vary the tea by using milk instead of water and adding oranges instead of lemon juice. In this way, the taste of the tea does not become boring after a short time.

2. Ginger as a powder

Many will think that this is the fastest form to prepare. But you can also easily make the powder at home and don’t have to use commercial products.

The only thing you have to do for the ginger powder is this:

• Take a root and wash it well.
• Place in the sun for a day to dry or put in the microwave.
• Put the dried ginger in the blender, grind with the mortar or grind in the coffee grinder. Until you get a fine powder.
• Store the powder in a glass jar or in a plastic bag. So you always have it to hand when you need it.

With the powder you can easily add the delicious taste of ginger to your dishes. 

The next time you put your chicken in the oven or prepare some other meat, add a little ginger powder (take only a little, because the taste is very intense)

3. Candied ginger

Candied or crystallized ginger is a particularly delicious sweet made from fresh roots. 

• The roots are washed thoroughly for this and boiled several times in their own juice. They are then laid out to dry.

You can find this form of preparation in supermarkets or health food stores.

• To store the candied ginger, you should put it in a well-sealable container and store it in a dark and cool place. However, you should use the ginger within a month. After this time, it usually becomes small and hard.

Ginger in this way is indescribably delicious.

• For example, you can put it on slices of bread with a handful of chopped nuts.
• We recommend adding the ginger pieces to apple pie as well. You will see that this combination is delicious.

Another option is to eat the candied ginger pieces as dessert when you feel like eating something sweet.

But here too, be careful not to eat one large piece at a time. Because the ginger has a characteristic sharpness.

4. Ginger candies

Another option for consuming ginger is candy. Again, it is better to prepare the sweets at home. Avoid eating too many of them, as this can cause glucose discomfort.

This advice is especially important for people with diabetes or a diabetic disposition.

Ginger root candies are a wonderful secret weapon for relieving nausea that can occur during long trips or during pregnancy, for example.

ingredients

• 1 cup of ginger tea (250 ml)
• 1 ½ cups of sugar (300 g)

Utils

• Bran molds made of silicone for sweets, gelatine or chocolate.

preparation

• Put all ingredients in a deep saucepan and simmer over a low flame. Don’t stir too quickly until the mixture starts to boil.
• Remove the mixture from the fire and pour it into the molds. Then let it cool down.
• The next day, take the candies out of the molds and store them in a glass jar in a cool, dry place.

5. Ginger in its own juice

This is another delicious way to consume ginger. You can use the juice as a dessert, for example, or add it to any canned fruit. It goes particularly well with peaches and grapes.

If you are one of those people who love the combination of sweet and salty, we recommend that you eat the ginger juice with baked ham or a nice piece of pork.

You will be amazed by the delicious combination.

ingredients

• 1 ¼ cup of fresh, sweet ginger (250 g)
• 1 liter of water
• 2 ½ cups of sugar (500 g)

preparation

• Wash the ginger, peel it and then let it dry for a few days.
• Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan and then add the sugar. Stir until it dissolves.
• Add the ginger in pieces or grated. Cook until a brew is produced.

• As soon as the water is reduced and the desired texture is created, take it off the fire. Pour the syrup into a well-sealable glass jar.

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