Liveology

May 4, 2020

Ginger

Updated: Mar 8, 2021

Ginger's spicy and warm qualities make it a go-to during cold and flu season as well as being a great way to give dishes a zing.

Scientific Name:

Zingiber officinale

Properties:

High in

Gingerol

Spicy

Warming

Relieve indigestion

Cough & Cold

Healthy Heart

Pain relief

Nutritional Content ( 100 g)

Calories 38

Protein 1 g

Carbohydrates 7 g

Fat 1 g

Fiber 2 g

Vitamin C 4 mg

Potassium 320 mg

Magnesium 35 mg

Ways to Use:

For cold and flu, add some fresh ginger to hot tea with lemon or lime.

For nausea, a few drops of ginger essential oil can be added to sea salt and kept on hand as a smelling salt