Nutritional Benefits of Ginger

Ginger Root and Spice for Health

Ginger, also know as Zingiber officinale, has been valued in traditional medicine for thousands of years and research continues to confirm its health benefits. Both raw ginger root and dried powdered ginger spice contain compounds that support digestion, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall wellness.

• Raw Ginger Root contains vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. It is also rich in antioxidants to protect cells from oxidative stress and support immune function.

• Powdered Ginger Spice provides a beneficial compounds which form during the drying process and have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Because the spice is more concentrated, even small amounts can deliver noticeable health benefits.

Ginger may help you reduce inflammation (pain), improve mobility, support cardiovascular and general long-term wellness. Are you stiff after a workout or noticing inflammation in your joints? Add ginger to a smoothie, grate it into a stir fry, or include in curry or soup. Relaxing at the end of the day? Steep it in hot water with lemon and enjoy. Ginger dried as a spice can be added to oatmeal, baked goods or granola, sprinkled on vegetables that you are roasting or used as a protein spice rub.

• People with arthritis notice less joint pain and better mobility when consuming ginger regularly.

• Studies show that ginger’s antioxidant compounds reduce the body’s production of inflammatory chemicals, easing stiffness and discomfort to support everyday wellness.

Incorporating ginger regularly into your diet is a natural, simple way to enhance health and reduce inflammation. To learn more about foods - specific to you - that can support your health, contact me for an appointment.

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