Ginger, an ingredient that has accompanied us for thousands of years, is not only an important ingredient in our cooking, but also a health treasure given to us by nature. It has a long history and rich nutritional value, so let's explore the charm of ginger together.
1. The history of ginger.
The history of ginger use can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period more than 3,000 years ago. According to the "Lü's Spring and Autumn Period", "the beauty of harmony has the ginger of Yangpu", which not only praises the deliciousness of ginger, but also shows that people have begun to eat ginger at that time. Since then, ginger has become a frequent guest in our kitchen, accompanying our dining table and witnessing the food culture of the Chinese nation.
Second, the nutritional value of ginger.
Rich in vitamins and minerals: Ginger is rich in minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, iron, etc., which play an important role in our health.
Unique nutrients: Ginger also contains unique nutrients such as gingerol, diphenylheptanes, and ginger volatile oil, which have high medicinal value.
3. The medicinal value of ginger.
Decanting: The potassium element and pungent aroma in ginger help to clear the mind, calm the mood, and have a good decanting effect on drunk people.
Acne scars and spots: The plant volatile oil components in ginger can promote blood circulation, accelerate repair, and have a significant effect on acne scars and pigmentation.
Warming up the body: The warmth of ginger can ward off the cold, reduce the symptoms of cold body, and achieve the effect of warming the body.
Increase appetite: Eating ginger can stimulate the gastric mucosa, promote gastrointestinal digestion, improve appetite, and increase appetite.
Stop vomiting: Ginger is rich in gingerone and gingerene, which are two substances that can effectively stop vomiting.
Dispel dampness and detoxification: The south is humid and prone to "spring sleepiness". Sleep quality decreases, gastrointestinal function declines, and endocrine disorders are easily caused and complexion is affected. Ginger has the ability to dispel coldness, which can dispel "wind evil" and "damp evil", regulate human internal circulation, and improve skin tone.
4. Precautions for eating ginger.
In autumn, the weather is dry, and it is not advisable to eat too much ginger. Because the pungency of ginger tends to make people feel hot and dry, it affects the body's water balance.
Ginger with a smooth surface should be bought with caution. In order to make the ginger look cleaner and more tender, some merchants will use sulfur smoked ginger, which can affect the health of the body.
Patients with diabetes, pneumonia, gastric ulcers, etc. should not eat ginger to avoid aggravation of the condition.
It is best to peel the ginger when eating. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, ginger peel has a pungent and cool taste, while ginger has a pungent and warm taste. Therefore, it is best to peel it while cooking to avoid getting hot. But for people with a cold spleen and stomach, ginger peel should be removed.
In short, ginger, as a common ingredient in our daily life, is not only delicious, but also rich in nutritional value and medicinal effects. By understanding the history and nutritional value of ginger, we can make better use of this health treasure and bring more benefits to our body. Enjoy your food while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.