There are many foods that feature so commonly in our day-to-day diet, that they are usually sidelined in the array of popular superfoods. These foods fail to get the limelight that they actually deserve and one such Super food is Ginger.

Ginger is a rhizome (underground root), originally found in India, China and other Asian countries, used in traditional ancient medicine since the 14th century. Ginger is now used worldwide as a spice to add zing, fragrance, flavour and is synonymous to the world famous Indian ‘Masala chai’.

Ginger is rich in vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, riboflavin and niacin and the important active component called Gingerol.

Ginger is available in many forms; fresh, dried, pickled, preserved, crystallized (or candied), and powdered or ground. It has a peppery and slightly sweet flavour, with a pungent and spicy aroma.

Health Benefits:

● Ginger aids in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, indigestion, menstrual cramps, post-workout muscle pain and soreness in osteoarthritis.
● Ginger decreases blood sugar, cholesterol levels and also prevents cancer risk.
● It helps in fighting common cold, flu, infections and improves immunity.

The beauty of this superfood is that even small regular doses in the daily diet are enough to acquire the health benefits. So whether you enjoy it in your teas, soups, gravies, detox juices, infused water, concoction, bread or any other form it will add to your complete wellbeing. A little Ginger every day, will surely keep diseases at bay!