6 Food Cures That Can Change Your Life

 Alternative Medicine, Fruits, Vegetables  1 Response »
Sep 232011
 

There is a lot of medicine out there. But did you know that foods can cure some maladies? Wouldn’t you rather go to the supermarket than go to a doctor? Here is a list of health expert Joy Bauer’s favorite food cures on everydayhealth.com.

Alleviate Aches: Ginger

This pungent, spicy root contains chemicals that work similarly to some anti-inflammatory medications, so it has potential to help relieve arthritis pain. If you’re dealing with aching joints, try adding a hit of ginger to your menu every day. Getting your daily dose can be as easy as steeping a few slices of ginger root in hot water to make a delicious “tea.” Also try grating fresh ginger into stir-fries or stews, and adding fresh or ground ginger to smoothies, oatmeal, or a healthy muffin or fruit crisp recipe. Or nibble on a slice or two of crystallized ginger to satisfy a sweet craving after dinner. Continue reading »

The Benefits of Ginger

 Alternative Medicine, Spices  No Responses »
Sep 112011
 
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Ginger is a pungent aromatic spice that offers several health benefits in a fresh, a preserved or a dried form. Culinary ginger offers great flavor, a mild bite, and a distinct aroma to food. Medicinal ginger acts as an analgesic (pain reliever), an anti-inflammatory, an antioxidant (removes dangerous oxidizing agents), and an antimicrobial (inhibits the growth of microorganisms including bacterium, virus’ and fungi).

There are some medical institutes that list ginger as an herb. However ginger is a spice. Plant roots that are used as medicine or a food component are considered spices by botanist (one who scientifically studies plants). Herbs come from non-woody leafy plants. The active chemical in ginger is gingerol. When ginger is dried the amount of gingerol is reduced but a significant amount remains. This substance can relax blood vessels and stimulates blood flow. Continue reading »

Ginger Mint Tea Recipe

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Sep 102011
 

Ginger Mint Tea Recipe by – Fresh Organic Recipes
Ginger Tea
When the weather turns cold nothing warms you up like a hot, steaming cup of tea. Making your own fresh tea is not only easy, it’s healthier and much more economical. One of my favorite winter tea recipes that I developed is Fresh Ginger Mint tea with Honey.

For best flavor use either fresh mint that is grown without pesticides or try our Organic Peppermint Tea available in individual unbleached tea bags. Whenever possible use local, raw honey.

8-10 fresh mint leaves or 2 tablespoons dried organic mint leaves, or 1 peppermint tea bag.
1 tablespoon organic raw honey – if possible always use local honey.
2 tablespoons peeled and shaved fresh ginger root.
2 1/2 cups water

Place a medium size saucepan on high and add water. Bring water to a boil and add the ginger. Boil the ginger under the liquid is reduced by half. Strain ginger water, discarding shaved ginger root.

Chop up fresh mint leaves and place in a tea strainer ball. Pour honey in large mug then pour steaming ginger water over honey, stir to melt honey. Dunk tea ball with mint leaves in it into the mug and steep for several minutes before drinking.

I usually triple this recipe to make a pot of tea for those cold winter days. The fresh mint and ginger helps to open up your sinuses and airways. When making this tea I like to use either Orange Mint or Peppermint, but you can use whatever mint you have available.

This recipe is directly from freshorganicrecipes.com
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