FEVER
Tea made from ginger powder or freshly grated ginger is popular to help reduce a fever
MORNING SICKNESS
A tea or infusion made with freshly slice or crushed ginger root, steeped in a cup of boiling water. Sweeten with natural honey. When cooled, sip slowly.
FEELING BLOATED AFTER A MEAL
Slowly drink a glass of non-alcoholic ginger beer. I always keep a small bottle of Bundaberg ginger beer in my refrigerator.
A friend of mine, in the last few weeks of pregnancy, found it hard digesting food. It was causing her pain. My husband drove to the shop and bought a bottle of ginger
Benefits of ginger include:
May be used to treat fever or cold
May reduce sickness
Topically applied it may relieve pain
Has anti-inflammatory qualities
May calm the digestive system
May support heart health
May lower blood pressure
May lower blood sugar
May support the liver
May reduce menstrual pain
May aid weight management
Ginger is easily combined in drinks, snacks, salads, soup and main meals.
A WARM GINGER AND SPICE DIGESTIVE TONIC
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tbsp finely chopped lemon balm (Melissa)
1/4tsp ground cloves
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp dried cinnamon
1 cup boiling water.
Place ingredients into a small bowl. Cover with boiling water. Cover bowl and steep for one minute. Drink up and enjoy.
CARROT AND GINGER
Two large carrots, coarsely grated
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2tsp powdered ginger
4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese.
Toss all ingredients together and serve.
SALMON with GINGER (Healthy)
Melt one table spoon of butter in a frypan.
Slice one orange. And place in pan.
Place two salmon fillets on top of the orange slices. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix together in a bowl – 1/4 cup of white wine, 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard, 1 tbsp, grated ginger, one tbs honey. Spoon over fillets
Place lid on fry pan. Cook over low heat until salmon is cooked.
Spoon sauce over salmon before serving with steamed vegetables , rice or a crisp salad.