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Ginger Pickle

Name: Ginger Probiotics
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 large pieces of fresh ginger; 1 cup of apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey

Ginger Pickles are a great addition to our meals especially as it gives that unique taste to the food. You can easily make it yourself with a touch of honey, and it is great in soups and sauces. Making ginger pickles at home is easy, and it is much more fun and special than buying them from the store. Ginger has many uses in dishes everywhere in the world and is one of the oldest and most traditional natural remedies – extremely versatile and easily available in almost any marketplace around the world. It is one herb we always keep at hand for its uses for upset stomachs, respiratory issues, and even skin problems!

It’s a potent, pungent spice to aid in digestion and maintain a balance in the guts. It gives heat to the body and can be used as a medicine for all sorts of ailments, from colds to muscle sprains to clearing phlegm in the lungs, or for a soothing tea on cold nights. In Ayurvedic remedies and Chinese medicines, ginger is very useful in stabilizing Helicobacter Pylori bacteria which can cause ulcers when they over-proliferate in our system.

Ginger is a highly aromatic and potent herb, rich in a natural source of vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria that causes infection in the stomach when it overpopulates. Ginger has the potential to neutralize this bacteria as well as oregano essential oils that some antibiotics are unable to tackle.

Important health benefits of ginger:

Heals the gut and relieves nausea, and can help prevent ulcers by neutralizing helicobacter pylori bacteria that can lead to stomach cancer. The fresh juice of ginger is known for its

anti-inflammatory properties.
strengthening the immune system.
easing pain and promoting healthy inflammation levels, especially related to joint pain.
lowering cholesterol levels.

Can increase thermogenesis in the body, with beneficial effects on metabolism and fat storage. It supports healthy blood sugar levels and stimulates memory and brain function while

improving digestion
relieving congestion, clearing sinusitis, and colds
serving as a pain reliever
controlling high blood pressure
eliminating bad breath
curing acne
promoting hair growth

Ginger juice has impressive antibacterial properties. Consuming ginger juice with dried pepper honey, turmeric, and lemon can help eliminate mucus and congestion in the lungs. To cure a cold, headaches, fever, stomach aches, migraine, and indigestion, mix 2 tablespoons of ginger juice with 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and the juice of one whole lemon at least two to three times a day. It can also help in clearing a sore throat. To prevent congestion, drink two tablespoons of ginger juice with lemon juice and a half teaspoon of turmeric powder.

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Ginger Probiotics

Pickles – Asian

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cooking Time: 20 minutes – Total Time: 30 minutes

A tangy, slightly sweet ginger pickle that adds a unique flavor to meals, perfect as a condiment or garnish.

Ingredients

2 large pieces of fresh ginger
1 cup of apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

Fine slices of fresh ginger then place in a glass container.

Add vinegar and honey; mix well.

Leave it in the sun for a week. It will be ready to consume as a pickle with food or as a garnish.

Note: It may turn slightly rosy in color, which is normal as ginger reacts with vinegar.

Nutrition

68.5 Calories
9.0g Carbohydrates
0.0mg Cholesterol
0.5g Fat
1.0g Fiber
0.5g Protein
5.0mg Sodium
0.0g Trans fat

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