11 Health Benefits Of Ginger

<div class="content-header" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #231f20; font-family: ProximaNova, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RUVkXNxx703rJ-U8Ul3JNcXSwMCDEvKddtrAKYFUmdCT2SajHgjIspPXXz_kJMarbZTXglLNommFy_vsq8QRAn_W9iRfeBYoojrWmC9TnKb1-zTl_rM7RW5Co_nc_5XA9r6hfeBleKI/s1600/images+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RUVkXNxx703rJ-U8Ul3JNcXSwMCDEvKddtrAKYFUmdCT2SajHgjIspPXXz_kJMarbZTXglLNommFy_vsq8QRAn_W9iRfeBYoojrWmC9TnKb1-zTl_rM7RW5Co_nc_5XA9r6hfeBleKI/s400/images+%25283%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <h1 class="article--content-title" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: tiempos, georgia, "times new roman", times, serif; line-height: 1.1; margin: 10px 0px 30px;"> </h1> <h2> 11 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger</h2> </div> <div class="article__content-body" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #231f20; font-family: ProximaNova, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_1" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Here are 11 health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research.</div> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_2" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="2" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 1. Ginger Contains Gingerol, a Substance With Powerful Medicinal Properties</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_2" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger is a flowering plant that originated from China.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It belongs to the <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">Zingiberaceae</em> family, and is closely related to turmeric, cardomon and galangal.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It is often called ginger root, or simply ginger.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger has a very long history of use in various forms of traditional/alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice, and is sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics. It is a very common ingredient in recipes.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> The unique fragrance and flavor of ginger come from its natural oils, the most important of which is gingerol.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger, responsible for much of its medicinal properties. It has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects (1).</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger is a popular spice. It is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_3" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="3" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 2. Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_3" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger appears to be highly effective against nausea (2).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> For example, it has a long history of use as a sea sickness remedy, and there is some evidence that it may be as effective as prescription medication (3).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger may also relieve nausea and vomiting after surgery, and in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy (4, 5).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> But it may be the most effective when it comes to pregnancy-related nausea, such as morning sickness.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> According to a review of 12 studies that included a total of 1,278 pregnant women, 1.1-1.5 grams of ginger can significantly reduce symptoms of nausea (6).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> However, ginger had no effect on vomiting episodes in this study.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Although ginger is considered safe, talk to your doctor before taking large amounts if you are pregnant. Some believe that large amounts can raise the risk of miscarriage, but there are currently no studies to support this.<br /> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_3" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: ProximaNova, -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;"> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>1-1.5 grams of ginger can help prevent various types of nausea. This applies to sea sickness, chemotherapy-related nausea, nausea after surgery and morning sickness.</blockquote> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_4" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> </h2> <h3> 3. Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_4" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger has been shown to be effective against exercise-induced muscle pain.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In one study, consuming 2 grams of ginger per day, for 11 days, significantly reduced muscle pain in people performing elbow exercises (7).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger does not have an immediate impact, but may be effective at reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain (8).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> These effects are believed to be mediated by the anti-inflammatory properties.</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger appears to be effective at reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain, and may reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness.</blockquote> </div> <div id="hl-incontent-video-ad" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;"> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_5" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="5" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 4. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Can Help With Osteoarthritis</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_5" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Osteoarthritis is a common health problem.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It involves degeneration of the joints in the body, leading to symptoms like joint pain and stiffness.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In a controlled trial of 247 people with osteoarthritis of the knee, those who took ginger extract had less pain and required less pain medication (9).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Another study found that a combination of ginger, mastic, cinnamon and sesame oil, can reduce pain and stiffness in osteoarthritis patients when applied topically (10).</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>There are some studies showing ginger to be effective at reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis, which is a very common health problem.</blockquote> </div> <div class="ina row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(229, 229, 234); border-top: 1px solid rgb(229, 229, 234); box-sizing: inherit; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 10px 0px 20px;"> <div class="ina__slot" data-creative-id="138205361232" data-google-query-id="CKXija3Xp9YCFTcg0wodPvEFhQ" data-line-item-id="4358127545" id="ina0__slot" style="box-sizing: inherit; width: 748px;"> <div id="google_ads_iframe_/4788/hn.us.hl.an.x.x.rfs_4__container__" style="border: 0pt none; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-block; height: 82px; width: 728px;"> <iframe data-is-safeframe="true" frameborder="0" height="82" id="google_ads_iframe_/4788/hn.us.hl.an.x.x.rfs_4" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="" scrolling="no" src="https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-10/html/container.html" style="border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; vertical-align: bottom; width: 748px;" title="11 HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER" width="728"></iframe></div> </div> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_6" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="6" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 5. Ginger May Drastically Lower Blood Sugars and Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_6" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> This area of research is relatively new, but ginger may have powerful anti-diabetic properties.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In a recent 2015 study of 41 participants with type 2 diabetes, 2 grams of ginger powder per day lowered fasting blood sugar by 12% (11).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It also dramatically improved HbA1c (a marker for long-term blood sugar levels), leading to a 10% reduction over a period of 12 weeks.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> There was also a 28% reduction in the ApoB/ApoA-I ratio, and a 23% reduction in markers for oxidized lipoproteins. These are both major risk factors for heart disease.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <h4> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;">This graph shows what happened:</span></h4> </div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNkETjS1zKlMyWSATRIrhCR81s9YEhoJ05510E1GdKXzmKLio4BYaCB9NoSXmf5eMFauLl5I1yzqd78paoMOGhhmRdmtfF4dKXCIsqyx6h5nmcTe7tL3pwW6ZnUwaUk3T94bSFtOWqoo/s1600/khandouzi-et-al-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="296" data-original-width="550" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNkETjS1zKlMyWSATRIrhCR81s9YEhoJ05510E1GdKXzmKLio4BYaCB9NoSXmf5eMFauLl5I1yzqd78paoMOGhhmRdmtfF4dKXCIsqyx6h5nmcTe7tL3pwW6ZnUwaUk3T94bSFtOWqoo/s320/khandouzi-et-al-2015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> However, keep in mind that this was just one small study. The results are incredibly impressive, but they need to be confirmed in larger studies before any recommendations can be made.</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and improve various heart disease risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.</blockquote> </div> <h3>  <span style="font-size: calc(14rem - 214px);">6. Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion</span></h3> <div class="article__content-body" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_7" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Chronic indigestion (dyspepsia) is characterized by recurrent pain and discomfort in the upper part of the stomach.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It is believed that delayed emptying of the stomach is a major driver of indigestion.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Interestingly, ginger has been shown to speed up emptying of the stomach in people with this condition.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> After eating soup, ginger reduced the time it took for the stomach to empty from 16 to 12 minutes (12).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In a study of 24 healthy individuals, 1.2 grams of ginger powder before a meal accelerated emptying of the stomach by 50% (13).</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger appears to speed up emptying of the stomach, which can be beneficial for people with indigestion and related stomach discomfort.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_8" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="8" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 7. Ginger Powder May Significantly Reduce Menstrual Pain</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_8" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) refers to pain felt during a woman's menstrual cycle.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> One of the traditional uses of ginger is for pain relief, including menstrual pain.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In one study, 150 women were instructed to take 1 gram of ginger powder per day, for the first 3 days of the menstrual period (14).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger managed to reduce pain as effectively as the drugs mefenamic acid and ibuprofen.</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger appears to be very effective against menstrual pain when taken at the beginning of the menstrual period.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_9" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="9" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 8. Ginger May Lower Cholesterol Levels</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_9" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> High levels of LDL lipoproteins (the "bad" cholesterol) are linked to an increased risk of heart disease.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> The foods you eat can have a strong influence on LDL levels.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In a 45-day study of 85 individuals with high cholesterol, 3 grams of ginger powder caused significant reductions in most cholesterol markers (15).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> This is supported by a study in hypothyroid rats, where ginger extract lowered LDL cholesterol to a similar extent as the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin (16).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Both studies also showed reductions in total cholesterol and blood triglycerides.</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>There is some evidence, in both animals and humans, that ginger can lead to significant reductions in LDL cholesterol and blood triglyceride levels.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_10" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> </h2> <h3> 9. Ginger Contains a Substance That May Help Prevent Cancer</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_10" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Cancer is a very serious disease that is characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Ginger extract has been studied as an alternative treatment for several forms of cancer.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> The anti-cancer properties are attributed to 6-gingerol, a substance that is found in large amounts in raw ginger (17, 18).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In a study of 30 individuals, 2 grams of ginger extract per day significantly reduced pro-inflammatory signalling molecules in the colon (19).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> However, a follow-up study in individuals at a high risk of colon cancer did not confirm these findings (20).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> There is some, albeit limited, evidence that ginger may be effective against pancreatic cancer, breast cancer and ovarian cancer. More research is needed (21, 22, 23).</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Ginger contains a substance called 6-gingerol, which may have protective effects against cancer. However, this needs to be studied a lot more.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_11" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="11" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 10. Ginger May Improve Brain Function and Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease</h3> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation can accelerate the aging process.</span><br /> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_11" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> They are believed to be among the key drivers of Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Some studies in animals suggest that the antioxidants and bioactive compounds in ginger can inhibit inflammatory responses that occur in the brain (24).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> There is also some evidence that ginger can enhance brain function directly. In a study of 60 middle-aged women, ginger extract was shown to improve reaction time and working memory (25).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> There are also numerous studies in animals showing that ginger can protect against age-related decline in brain function (26, 27, 28).</div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(245, 80, 53); box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 5px 0px 5px 30px;"> <span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #f55035; display: block; font-weight: bolder; margin-bottom: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;">BOTTOM LINE:</span>Studies suggest that ginger can protect against age-related damage to the brain. It can also improve brain function in elderly women.</blockquote> </div> <h2 class="content_head" id="TOC_TITLE_HDR_12" style="box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: inline-block; font-size: calc(14rem - 214px); line-height: 1.1; margin: 20px 0px; width: 748px;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="12" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; display: block; position: relative; top: -48px; touch-action: manipulation; visibility: hidden;"></a></h2> <h3> 11. The Active Ingredient in Ginger Can Help Fight Infections</h3> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_12" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Gingerol, the bioactive substance in fresh ginger, can help lower the risk of infections.</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> In fact, ginger extract can inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria (29, 30).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> It is very effective against the oral bacteria linked to inflammatory diseases in the gums, such as gingivitis and periodontitis (31).</div> <div style="box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 25px;"> Fresh ginger may also be effective against the RSV virus, a common cause of respiratory infections<br /> <span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span> <br /> <h3> <span style="text-align: center;"><b>12. Anything Else?</b></span></h3> <h2> <span style="font-size: 18px; text-align: center;"><div style="display: inline !important;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Ginger is one of the very few "superfoods" actually worthy of that term</span>.</div> </span></h2> </div> </div> <div class="content_body" id="TOC_TITLE_13" style="box-sizing: inherit;"> <div> <br /></div> </div> </div> <div class="branding bottom" style="background-color: #f7f7f7; box-sizing: inherit; display: table; margin: 40px 0px; padding: 20px; width: 748px;"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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16 Health Benefits Of Cucumber

<h2 style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Poppins; margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; transition: all 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline;"> 16 Health Benefits Superb cucumber</h2> <h2 style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Poppins; margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; transition: all 0.3s ease; vertical-align: baseline;">                        <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdot4gKsYt87ZKNg-XuHf3ratMyUBrNa2UwlKeZB8ZHQssGWaMRA7Ic74Wd95wSMV098klXR6SwyGM83tHMNx9cuj5baVid7xzTsjo-HYzAGQpeilqwaYsdei9g9o_ImV4R-JhEOwmgE/s1600/images+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdot4gKsYt87ZKNg-XuHf3ratMyUBrNa2UwlKeZB8ZHQssGWaMRA7Ic74Wd95wSMV098klXR6SwyGM83tHMNx9cuj5baVid7xzTsjo-HYzAGQpeilqwaYsdei9g9o_ImV4R-JhEOwmgE/s400/images+%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> </h2> <span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">Take a handful of solid green cucumbers, dark and pop in your cart. Congratulations! You just bought a fruit (yes, cool the cake is a fruit, not a vegetable), full of good health!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">Here is a short list of impressive health benefits that a cucumber carries:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">    1.Keeps you hydrated: If you are too busy to drink enough water, they are specified in a fresh cucumber, which is 96 percent water.You will be glad you did!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   2. Heat of fights, both inside and out: Eat cucumber, and your body gets heartburn relief. Apply cucumber on your skin, and sunburn relief is obtained.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">  3.It  Eliminates Toxins: All the water in the cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste out of your system. With regular use, the cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   4. It is lavished with vitamins. A B and C, which boost immunity, give you energy and keep you radiant. Give more power to extract cucumber juice with carrot and spinach.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   5. Supplies for minerals on the skin: magnesium, potassium, silicon. So there are many treatments with cucumber in spas.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   6. Helps weight loss. Enjoy cucumbers in salads and soups. My favorite dish? crunchy cucumber sticks with low fat yogurt cream sauce.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   7. Revive eyes. Place chilled cucumber slices on the eyes is a visual beauty cliche, but it really helps to reduce puffiness and swelling.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   8. short cancer. Reduce your risk of several cucumber, including in your diet cancers. Several studies show its potential in the fight against cancer.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   9. Stabilizes blood pressure. Patients in blood pressure everyone testifies that eating cucumber helps in bringing fast relief.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">   10. Refreshes the mouth. fresh cucumber juice and heal the sick gums, leaving the mouth feel good.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">  11.  It helps in digestion. Chewing cucumber gives the jaws of a good workout, and fiber is ideal for digestion.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">  12.  Alisa hair and nails. Silica, mineral marvel in cucumber makes your hair and stronger nails and brighter.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">  13  Relieves muscle and joint pain. All vitamins and minerals in cucumber a powerful enemy of muscle and joint pain.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;"> 14   It keeps kidneys in shape. Cucumber reduces levels of uric acid in the system, keeping them happy kidneys.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;"> 15   Good for diabetics. Patients with diabetes can enjoy the cucumber while reaping the health benefits: cucumber contains a hormone the cells of the pancreas needs to make insulin.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.3s ease;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 14px;">16    Lowers cholesterol. A compound called sterols in cucumber helps reduce bad cholesterol</span>

16 Health Benefits Of Cucumber

16 Health Benefits Superb cucumber                         Take a handful of solid green cucumbers, dark and pop in your cart. Congratulations! You just bought a fruit (yes, cool the cake is a …

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