Available as fresh fruit or powder
Ginger is a rhizome that is now considered a superfood thanks to its high content of nutrients and antioxidants. It belongs in the same category as turmeric. It can be used fresh or dehydrated and ground into a powder. It is used as a seasoning in cooking, incorporated into natural juices or used for its medicinal properties.
Ginger is rich in antioxidants. It contains up to forty antioxidant compounds. As a result, it helps neutralize the free radicals that are generally blamed for causing cardiovascular disease and cancer. It should be noted that cooked ginger has greater antioxidant power than raw ginger.
Ginger also has strong anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, eating ginger reduces joint pain and arthritis. Fresh ginger, in powder or capsule form, is said to reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy or after surgery. It is also said to help relieve flu and coughs.
A recent study on diabetes 2 showed that ginger alone, or preferably in combination with onion and garlic, reduced fasting blood sugar levels and glycated hemoglobin, while improving insulin resistance. The antioxidant synergy of these 3 elements is said to exceed their individual capacities.
Ginger is very low in calories, relieves digestive problems and promotes cardiovascular health.