From keeping blood sugar in check to relieving menstrual pain, 6 reasons to have more ginger

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Whether it’s the fragrant taste of ‘adrak ki chai’ (ginger tea) or the plain ginger-garlic paste that serves as a marinade for kebabs, koftas, and curries, ginger, a perennial herb that is grown underground is a must-have in nearly all Indian kitchen. Ginger hails from the Zingiberaceae family and is closely related to turmeric, galangal, and cardamom. However, aside from a delicate, yet heady taste, this root is a nutritional powerhouse. Read below to find out more about the myriad benefits of ginger:

If you have morning sickness or suffer from nausea often due to cold or indigestion, include more ginger in your diet. Ginger contains gingerol, a compound that is known to have great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It may also decrease oxidative stress.

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties it may help in reducing weight.

Ginger has antibacterial properties so daily consumption of ginger can help stall the growth of bacteria such as E-Coli and shigella. The compound gingerol may also help with keeping mouth bacteria at bay.

Adding ginger to your daily diet may also help keep your blood sugar in check. A 2022 study found that people who consumed this root daily for 12 weeks had 12 per cent lower fasting blood sugar.

A recent research has indicated that ginger is just as effective as acetaminophen/caffeine/ibuprofen (Novafen) in keeping menstrual pain (also known as dysmenorrhea) at bay.

Did you know that brain disorders such as Alzheimer's are linked directly to chronic inflammation? A recent survey has shown that daily consumption of ginger may help in preventing