Ginger
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a thin brown skinned root vegetable with a fibrous flesh.
Health benefits of Ginger
- Increased Protection from Bacterial and Viral Infections
- Increased Immune Function
- Reduced Cancer Risk
- Reduced Risk of Colon Cancer
- Protection Against Heart Disease
- Regulation of Blood Sugar and Insulin Dependence
- Slowing the progression of AIDS
- Slowing Aging
- DNA Repair and Protection
- Protection Against Dementia
- Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
- Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Promoted Eye Health
- Alzheimer's Protection
- Osteoporosis Protection
- Stroke Prevention
- Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
- Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
- Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Antioxidant Protection
- Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
- Alleviation of the Common Cold
- Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
- Alleviation of Inflammation
Some of these health benefits come from nutrients concentrated in this food, and may not be effects of the food itself.
How to choose Ginger
Look for shiny roots that are firm, "earthy", and impart a good smell. Avoid ginger that is wrinkled or dried.
Climate and origin
Ginger originated in Southeast Asia and spread across the tropical world as far as the Caribbean. Today it is grown in warm climates.
Taste
Raw ginger has an extremely sharp and spicy taste. In cooking, ginger mellows considerably, but still adds a lot of spice and aromatic flavor.
Miscellaneous information
A tall and beautiful plant with yellow flowers, ginger is often used in tropical climates for landscaping purposes.
Similar tasting produce
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition Facts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | |||
| 100 grams (100g) | |||
| Calories | 80 | ||
| % Daily Value * | |||
| Total Fat 0.75g | 1% | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 1% | ||
| Trans Fat 0g | |||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | ||
| Sodium 13mg | 1% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate 17.8g | 6% | ||
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% | ||
| Total Sugars 1.7g | 3% | ||
| Includes --g Added Sugars | --% | ||
| Protein 1.8g | 4% | ||
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | ||
| Iron 0.6mg | 3% | ||
| Calcium 16mg | 1% | ||
| Potassium 415mg | 9% | ||
| Phosphorus 34mg | 3% | ||
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |||