Ginger is a herb but is often known as a spice, with a strong distinct flavor that can increase the production of saliva. It has been a staple for Chinese medicine for more than 2,500 years. It is packed with essential nutrients and rejuvenating compounds. Ginger juice contains essential oil called gingerols that give ginger its strong zingy aroma and pungent flavour. It has anti-nausea, anti-spasmodic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial and antiviral properties that can do wonders for our health.
Powerful Homemade ginger juice
Ingredients:
200g fresh ginger
1 small lemon
1 litre water
80g icing sugar
Directions:
Peel and chop the ginger into rough chunks.
Cut both ends off the lemon and slice off the peel so that none of the white pith is left.
Blend ginger and lemon in a food processor to a pulp and add little of the water if necessary.
Mix the ginger, lemon and water in a large bowl.
Cover and leave for a few hours or overnight.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pushing with the back of a spoon to extract all the juice then stir in the icing sugar until it dissolves.
Pour into a bottle and keep in the fridge for a week or so.
8 Reasons You Should Drink Ginger Juice in the Morning
Improved Digestion
Ginger root contains zingibain, a proteolytic enzyme that helps to break down proteins improving digestion. Ginger also works to neutralize stomach acid and increase the secretion of digestive enzymes in the stomach.
Prevent Cancer
Ginger juice is very effective in preventing cancer and also killing the cancerous cells. The gingerol compound has shown to have anti-metastatic properties and can help treat cancer. Ginger juice helps in detoxifying the body of all toxins and harmful substances making it very effective in preventing cancer.
Anti-Inflammatory
The active compound in ginger, gingerol is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. Gingerol inhibits the production of nitric oxide in the body which can form a damaging free radical called peroxynitrite. Peroxynitrite and other free radicals cause damage to cells which may accelerate aging and cause diseases like cancer.
Blood Pressure
Ginger acts as a blood thinner and reduces blood pressure in people instantly. You can have ginger juice with a few drops of honey in order to make it tasty.
Improved Circulation
Ginger improves blood flow by expanding the blood vessels. It also acts as an anti-coagulant, preventing blood platelets sticking together in the same way that aspirin does. Due to this it also helps in preventing heart attacks.
Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s
Drinking ginger juice reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It has been proven to slow down brain cell decline, even preventing the brain cell loss that is usually viewed as the beginning stages of the disease. It’s one of the best benefits of juicing ginger, as it will keep your mind healthy and sharp!
Lowers Cholesterol
Ginger is a great agent for reducing cholesterol as it as it helps remove the blockages in the flow of blood vessels which could lead to heart attacks.
Acne
Ginger juice is loaded with antiseptic and cleansing properties which helps in cleansing the skin of its impurities. Regular intake of Ginger juice helps reduce acne or pimples. The antibacterial properties present in ginger juice help fight acne causing bacteria.
Sources include:
– https://tangerinedrawings.com/2014/03/29/homemade-ginger-juice/
– http://juicing-for-health.com/health-benefits-of-ginger.html
– http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-ginger-juice/
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