Spice up your soups and reduce inflammation with one simple ingredientginger.
While those are great additions, we tend to forget about flavorful spices, such as ginger.
Lets explore why adding ginger to your soups can be a game-changer for reducing inflammation and boosting overall wellness.
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Understanding Inflammation
Inflammationis the bodys natural response to injuries and infections.
It helps heal, defend and protect our bodies.
Acute inflammation, such as swelling from a sprained ankle or a cut, is essential for recovery.
Nutrition plays an important role in managing inflammation.
The foods we eat can either exacerbate inflammation or help reduce inflammation in the body.
For example, diets high in sugar, processed foods and saturated fats can contribute to chronic inflammation.
These anti-inflammatory properties are attributed to the active compounds: gingerol, shogaol and paradol.
Fresh ginger is the most common form used in soups.
Its sharp and slightly spicy flavor pairs well with a variety of savory ingredients.
Ginger powder is another great option, especially if you want a more concentrated flavor.
Its shelf-stable and can be used in a variety of recipes.
When using, start with a small amount, and add more as desired.
Nutrition plays an important role in managing inflammation.
There are certain foods that will either exacerbate or mitigate the bodys inflammatory response.
Incorporating ginger into your soups is an easy and flavorful way to enhance your diets anti-inflammatory potential.
2022 Nov; 27(21): 7223. doi: 10.3390/molecules27217223
