Monday, October 20, 2008

Ginger


The Potential Health Benefits of Ginger

Stimulates Digestion
Naturally Freshens Breath
Relieves Nausea, Including Dizzyness from Motion Sickness
Helps Lower Cholesterol
Relieves Gas and Bloating
Soothes Common Cold Symptoms, Including Respiratory Infections
Eases Menstrual Cramps
Relieves Headaces
Helps Stop Diarrhea
Believed to Have Anti-Cancer Properties

Helpful Tips for Buying, Using, & Storing Ginger
When Buying Fresh Ginger:
Try to find ginger that is firm and has smooth skin. Try to avoid ginger with wrinkled skin, soft spots, or any mold.
When Using Ginger:
Ginger is most beneficial when grated or pressed in a garlic press. You can also slice it. You can use a citrus zester to grate the ginger.
When Storing Ginger:
Peel it & freeze it. Tip: Peel all of the ginger right when you get home. Wrap it in plastic and freeze until you are ready to use. Not only does it retain most of its freshness, but it is much easier to slice and grate when it is frozen.

3 comments:

The Barber Bunch said...

Any ideas for things to use ginger in? I am not the most advanced cook, so adding things in just isn't that easy for me! I need help!

Heather said...

To be honest I've never really cooked much with ginger but here's a link to some recipes that sound pretty good! If anyone else has more experience w/ using ginger please add your two cents!

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/collections/healthy_ginger_recipes.html

Heather said...

I don't know why it won't show the whole website but if you click on "Ginger" from the list of my blog posts on the right of the main page (so you're just looking at the ginger blog and the comments) you can see the whole website. Sorry for the annoyance!