Benefits of Ginger

Ginger root has been used around the world as natural health remedy for thousands of years. It has been most commonly used to treat nausea and inflammation. More recently, it has been studied to identify the benefical compounds it contains along with their health benefits. The most powerful, and easiest way to consume it, is to finely slice a fresh 2"washed piece of ginger and add it to about 3 cups of hot water. The longer it steeps, the stronger the tea will be. Here are some of the many benefits of ginger.

Heart Health

Ginger has been studied for it's ability to support healthy blood pressure levels and cholesterol levels. Both of these things effect the overall wellness of your heart. In addttion, a study showed that it may help reduce coronary heart disease. If you don't like the taste of ginger, you can take is as a supplement. Make sure to get a high quality supplement so that you get the maximum benefits.

Blood Sugar Control

Some studies show that ginger may help you maintain a healthy blood sugar level. This is important because a high blood sugar level may lead to diabetes and insulin resistance. If you want to try ginger to see if it helps your bluod sugar level, it would be best to take it as a high quality supplement to make sure you get enough.

Digestive Health

Not only can ginger reduce nausea, but it also may be able to help your digestive health. One way it can help help your digestive health is by speeding up your digestion, so that your stomach empties faster. This may help you have less indigestion. To experience this benefit, you would try taking ginger capsules with your meal.

Healthy Weight

Start your day with a warm cup of ginger tea to increase your body's ability to burn fat. It may also help your body block fat absorption. The spiceness of the tea can also help you feel fuller and this could mean you will eat less. Sparkling water before a meal could also help you feel fuller. The ability of ginger to reduce infalammation, may also have positive impacts on your weight.

Brain Health

The ability of ginger to reduce inflammation could also have a positive impact on your brain health. Ginger extract has been studied for it's ability to improve attention and cognitive function. Having a cup of warm ginger tea when you are feeling a bit low energy or are experiencing cloudy thinking, may help you out, as well.

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