Ginger: Here's how it helps in weight loss and gut health

A popular Instagram reel, in which a person is shown as enjoying a ginger tea, goes with the caption, ‘The spicy hug your throat didn’t know it needed.’ Its comment section had many observations on how ginger’s ‘gingerol’ can give your immune system a ‘pep talk’ and how it often help soothe muscles and more. According to John Hopkins Medicine, ‘Ginger contains over 400 natural compounds, and some of these are anti-inflammatory.’ It also says eating ginger can cut down on fermentation, constipation and other causes of bloating and intestinal gas. Ginger is present in simple Indian meals, but while running after new-age health foods, you might not notice such simple superfoods aren't part of your meals. Here are a few of the benefits of including the simple spice in your diet: 

Enhances gut health
Ginger can effectively control acid refluxes and improve digestion by stimulating the digestive juices. Besides, it is great for assimilating the nutrients from the food items into the body. The anti – inflammatory properties of ginger reduce the risk of infections and boosts immunity, aiding your gut health. 
Helps in weight loss
Including ginger in your daily diet could help with your weight loss journey. Besides, it could soothe period pain while protecting the cells by stimulating the nerves in the brain. Ginger has anti – bacterial properties that can protect your skin from infections. Chewing a piece of ginger or including it in your food can prevent bad breath. Moreover, ginger can cleanse the body by expelling the toxins. Ginger tea could be enjoyed as an excellent home remedy to soothe migraines. Meanwhile, dried ginger is used as an aromatic spice as well as an ingredient ayurvedic concoctions. 

Helps morning sickness
John Hopkins Medicine says that for generations, women have used ginger to ease ‘morning sickness’ and other discomforts associated with pregnancy. The American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology also mentions ginger as an acceptable nonpharmaceutical remedy for nausea and vomiting.