Ginger in Turkey is used to flavour salep, and can be used as a tea to aid weight loss by adding the flavour of orange or lemon slices for a richer taste.

Its nutritional value as one of the most nutritious herbs or spices especially helps the human body to reduce cholesterol levels, sugar levels and especially stomach upset.

Recent studies report that ginger , ginger helps significantly in treating digestive disorders and also cardiovascular problems.

( 2011 article in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition )

It is a root that grows mainly in the East Indies and Malaysia.

It is used either fresh or dried.

We use it in spice blends such as the famous Chinese 5 spice blend and in confectionery and distillery.

It gives intensity to lemon stews and baked goods.It goes well with wine stews and steamed or boiled vegetables.

Properties:

It is renowned for its antioxidant, anti-cancer and immunomodulatory properties.

It reduces blood cholesterol levels, regulates blood sugar and has a healing effect. It helps in good digestion, fights nausea, stimulates the body and relieves the symptoms of colds, stomach aches and headaches. It has antipyretic and antimicrobial action.

In researches that have been done showed a reduction in inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, muscle problems. Clinical studies have shown reduction of stiffness, pain and swelling in 75% of cases of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and 100% of muscle problems.

One of the “secrets” of ginger is that it stimulates exactly those feelings of euphoria and excitement associated with sex. Add a little ginger to your evening meal and you will increase your heart rate, feel your blood flow faster and set you up pleasantly for a “big” night.

Ω3. One of the most powerful anti-inflammatories.

Omega-3 fatty acids work against inflammation, that is, they have anti-inflammatory action. They reduce the production of substances in the body, which promote inflammation and increased sensitivity to pain.
- At the same time, they promote the synthesis of substances that have anti-inflammatory and healing effects.

The anti-inflammatory action of omega-3 fatty acids helps in autoimmune diseases, i.e. diseases caused by pathological action of the body's defence system. In these diseases, the immune system attacks the patient's own organs and tissues. Omega-3 fatty acids appear to help in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.