4 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger
Summary
Dr. Berg highlights ginger as a powerful root for addressing digestive issues, including nausea, vomiting, and colon inflammation. He shares practical ways to incorporate fresh ginger into daily meals and drinks for fast-acting relief from gastrointestinal discomfort.
Key Takeaways
- Ginger is primarily recommended for GI stress and digestive disruption
- Effective for relieving nausea, vomiting, and inflamed colon
- Fresh ginger is preferred over pill form, though both are viable options
- Shaving fresh ginger onto salads is a simple way to add it to your diet
- Ginger can be added to water with lemon for a flavorful, spicy drink
- Mixing ginger with sparkling water (such as Pellegrino) and a drop of stevia creates a natural alternative to soda
- Ginger can also be added directly to vegetables as a general cooking ingredient
- Results for digestive issues are described as acting “pretty fast”
Details
Digestive Benefits
Ginger is positioned as a go-to remedy for a range of digestive health complaints. Dr. Berg specifically calls out:
- Nausea and vomiting — ginger is noted as a reliable remedy
- Inflamed colon — ginger may help reduce gut inflammation
- General digestive disruption of various kinds
How to Consume It
Fresh vs. Supplement Form Dr. Berg personally prefers fresh ginger but acknowledges that pill/capsule form is also an effective option.
Practical Preparation Methods:
- On salads — Peel off the outer coating and shave a small amount directly onto your salad. Dr. Berg also combines it with shaved beet for added flavor.
- In water — Add shaved fresh ginger to still or sparkling water with lemon. Using carbonated water like Pellegrino mimics the feel of a root beer-style drink.
- Sweetening option — A drop of stevia can be added to the ginger water drink for mild sweetness without sugar.
- With vegetables — Ginger can be incorporated into general vegetable dishes.
Dosage
No specific gram or milligram dosage is stated, but the visual reference suggests a small shaved portion (roughly a few thin slices) per serving when used on salads or in drinks.