The amazing health benefits of Ginger

Feeling nauseous? Read on to find out how Ginger can benefit you!
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​Ginger, known the world over as a spicy ingredient, is the underground rhizome of the ginger plant. The ginger plant produces bright red flowers that come in various shapes and sizes, such as honeycomb and torch. Also known as Zingiber Officinale, it is native to lush, tropical settings, such as Indo-Malaysia.

Not only does this ingredient spice up your meals, but it is also known to be a natural health remedy.
 

• Ginger can alleviate nausea 
  Ginger has been known to cure nausea without the side effects of medication. Anything from morning sickness to motion sickness, add a little ginger to your tea, and you will begin to feel better.  
• Ginger is good for your bones
  Ginger has been known to boost bone health and alleviate joint pain.
• Ginger helps the immune system
  The effects of ginger help reduce the body's alarm to damaged cells in the body. Ginger acts like a barrier to higher levels of protastaglandin, which produce fever and headaches.

Interesting fact:
In the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I of England was a fan of ginger. She was actually the person who invented the gingerbread man. Soon after, she began to introduce it at the Royal ball. The gingerbread men were made to look like those in the royal family.

With all the added benefits of ginger, it is definitely worth stocking it in your household.

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