Secret ingredient: it will strengthen the body and give flavor to dishes.

Ginger is an exceptional tasting dish, yet it has long been used throughout the world as a medicine. It has been thought to relieve ailments such as nausea, headaches, and colds. Furthermore, ginger is also famous as an aphrodisiac.

“We can strengthen the body even quite simply, simply by following a balanced diet. Although many people think that the healthiest dishes are not very gourmet or need sophisticated ingredients, it is possible to successfully prepare simple and extremely tasty dishes, to which the ginger gives a special aftertaste and at the same time strengthens the body ”, says food expert V. Juodkazienė.

Useful properties of ginger

According to various scientific studies, ginger contains antioxidants that protect cells from the effects of free radicals. Some of these antioxidants are resistant to heat and retain their cooking properties even at high temperatures. The active ingredient responsible for the flavor of ginger, gingerol, not only sharpens, but also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Another very important property of ginger is the effect on the digestive system. Research by researchers1 has shown that it stimulates the production of digestive enzymes and stimulates the secretion of bile. Together, this spice, by improving digestion, stimulates metabolism and helps break down fat.

Scientific studies have shown that ginger is a rich source of various vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. That is why this spice becomes a true helper of the immune system and must find its proper place on the menu, especially in cold weather and rampant viruses and colds. Ginger contains C, A, and E and many B vitamins, as well as calcium, magnesium, sodium, zinc, and iron. It has exfoliating properties and helps to effectively combat fatigue.

Food expert V. Juodkazienė suggests trying various dishes with ginger:

Pumpkin and beet soup with ginger

Will need:

• 500 g pumpkin
• 2 medium beets
• 1 onion
• Grated ginger root to taste
• Salt and black pepper

preparation:

Peel the beets and cut them into small cubes. Remove the pumpkin seeds, chop and cut into medium pieces. Peel an onion and cut it into strips. Put the prepared vegetables in a pot, season with grated ginger root to taste, add as much as you like. Add salt, pepper, pour 1 liter of water and cook until the vegetables are soft. Then grind with a grinder. It can be seasoned with grated Parmesan cheese or sour cream.

Filled with coconut milk, carrots, oranges, and ginger.

Will need:

• 250 ml of coconut milk
• Jelly
• 250 ml of cream
• 70g sugar
• 4 medium carrots
• 3 oranges
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

preparation:

Bring the coconut milk with gelatin to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, mix with the cream and sugar. Pour into panakota jars and refrigerate and chill. Cook peeled carrots for 20 minutes, cool, and mash. Squeeze the orange juice and mix with the carrots, honey and ginger. Place in a frying pan and keep in the refrigerator for a while.