Winter is the time to indulge in seasonal cuisine as well as foods that keep the body warm, healthy, and free of seasonal ailments. While many foods are well-known for their nutritional value, experts consider ginger to be the ideal winter superfood and recommend including it in one’s diet throughout the cold season. Every Indian kitchen contains ginger, which is commonly used to enhance the flavor of tea. It could also be in some of the foods you prepare. Ginger has long been used as a natural treatment for the common cold and flu.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER IN WINTER:
Relieves Joint Pain: Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce inflammation. It could aid in the management of arthritic symptoms. Regular use may help to reduce swelling and pain.
Aids Digestion: Ginger contains gingerol, a naturally occurring compound that aids digestion. Many people use it to help with digestion in general.
Lowers LDL cholesterol, or bad cholesterol: Ginger can help lower your LDL cholesterol levels.
Heartburn Relief: Ginger is a traditional natural treatment for heartburn. It is commonly consumed as tea for this purpose.
Relief Menstrual Comfort: If you’re in pain, soak a towel in warm ginger tea and place it over your lower belly. Muscles will relax, and it may even help with pain relief. Take a cup of ginger tea sweetened with honey at the same time.
Prevents Colds and Flu: The common cold and flu are more common in the winter. It’s been used for centuries as a natural cold and flu remedy. It can also help with throat inflammation, which is common in the winter.
If you have a cold, a cup of kadak adraki chai can provide immediate relief!
Source:Itv