Ginger Spice is Everything Nice

What’s not to love about ginger? It’s aromatic, fragrant, and potent. Ginger is a quintessential culinary extravert -- it makes an impression on every dish it’s in. It’s been around since ancient times, - and -  people have been reaping its benefits for centuries. 

It originates from Southeast Asia and this globetrotter has made its way around the world, and is now grown in places like Jamaica, India, Fiji, and Australia. You don’t have to live in exotic places to keep ginger within easy reach, because you can also grow it easily in your own home! Planting it indoors allows you to grow it organically all year round, so you can use it all your favorite seasonal dishes. 

Not only is this dynamic, multitalented rhizome a staple in countless delicious recipes, but it’s oh-so-good for your health, too! Like its cousin, turmeric, ginger is something you definitely want to keep in your cupboard. Use it to spice up your stir-fries or sprinkle ginger powder in your smoothies to level up the flavor while helping you stay healthy.

Incorporating ginger into your meals has a ton of benefits for your body. It can tame your tummy aches and help alleviate nausea and morning sickness. Going hard at the gym? Take some ginger to help with muscle pain and soreness, and to reduce inflammation. Not only that, but it may also help with a bunch of other ailments, from indigestion to menstrual cramps, and help stave off Alzheimer’s and fight infections. Ginger tea can help freshen your breath, so keep it handy for your social situations! Keep candied ginger with you on-the-go for a soothing midday pick-me-up at the office. 

Aside from using ginger as part of your meal prep, you can get creative with it in other parts of your daily routine. Relax with a warm ginger detox bath to help you destress or make a ginger compress to help heal bruises or relieve everyday aches and pains. Ginger contains an impressive 40 antioxidants, and you can DIY your own ginger cleanser! 

We’re super-fans of ginger at HoneyFlower Foods and you can find it in ALL our dishes!