Second to cinnamon, fresh ginger is my favorite ingredient to cook with! Ginger has long been known to be a great digestive aid. (Steeping a piece of fresh ginger root in hot water can do wonders to ease an upset stomach)
On top of attention for it's ability to ease digestive issues, ginger has also received more attention for benefits treating arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. The main active components in ginger are anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols (Which also account for ginger's unique flavor). More support of ginger's anti-inflammatory benefits can be see by going to http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=72#healthbenefits.
So now we know why ginger is so healthful.. how can we include it in our diets without having to drink cups of ginger tea everyday?... Below is an AWESOME salad dressing recipe from EatingWell.com. I make this about once every two weeks and get about 4 servings out of it. You only need about 1-2 tsp of the dressing to really add amazing flavor to any salad.
- 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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