| Ginger is a medicinal spice that has been used for | | | | atherosclerosis, which is when the arteries become |
| many centuries to relieve many common ailments as | | | | hardened by the plaque. Atherosclerosis is a major risk |
| well as prevent serious diseases. Studies show that | | | | factor for stroke and heart disease. |
| ginger is good for the heart, the immune system, | | | | Ginger can help to reduce triglycerides as well as |
| digestive tract, muscles and much more. | | | | reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the blood and |
| It is a tropical plant, but you can grow it indoors or in | | | | the liver to prevent your cholesterol levels from rising |
| greenhouses in the cooler climates of the world. | | | | too high. Thus it prevents high blood pressure, |
| However, if you don't want to grow your own you can | | | | atherosclerosis and reduces the risk of heart disease |
| purchase fresh ginger root in the fresh produce | | | | and stroke. |
| section of your grocery store. You can also buy | | | | How to Consume Ginger |
| powdered, pickled or crystallized ginger, but these are | | | | Ginger tea is one of the quickest ways to obtain the |
| not as healthy as they have been processed. Here | | | | benefits of ginger, as the warming juices are quick to |
| are some ways that ginger helps your heart: | | | | travel through your body and warm you up when |
| Relaxes Muscles | | | | taken this way. To make the tea simply grate some |
| Ginger contains warming oils known as gingerols which | | | | fresh ginger and steep in hot water for about 10 |
| when ingested can help to relax the muscles | | | | minutes and enjoy. |
| surrounding the blood vessels. This helps to improve | | | | You can also add ginger to your cooked foods such |
| blood circulation so that the heart does not have to | | | | as stir-fries, meat and potato dishes as well as your |
| work as hard. | | | | salads in a salad dressing. To make the salad dressing |
| Reduces Cholesterol and Triglycerides | | | | you can use the ginger juice as well as grated ginger, |
| Cholesterol and triglycerides are very dangerous when | | | | and mix it together with olive oil, minced garlic, fresh |
| the levels get too high. They build up along the walls of | | | | lemon juice and sea salt to taste. |
| the blood vessels which causes the vessels to | | | | When purchasing your ginger make sure that it is not |
| become narrow, thus it causes high blood pressure. | | | | wilted, but nice and firm and free from mold. |
| When this is not dealt with, it can eventually lead to | | | | |