Marinated ginger - beneficial properties and contraindications

Ginger is a herb-seasoning plant that is successfully used in oriental cooking and alternative medicine.

Recently, it has gained popularity precisely pickled ginger, which is prepared from white root. It retains all the beneficial properties, but becomes less sharp, which improves the gastronomic performance of dishes.

Chemical composition

The benefits of pickled ginger are determined by vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which are included in its chemical composition.

It is known that the root of a plant does not possess significant caloric and nutritional value. The content of energy elements per 100 g of product is as follows:

• 0.2 g of proteins;
• 0.3 g lipids;
• 12.5 g of carbohydrates (sucrose and fructose);
• 40 g of water;
• up to 6 g dietary fiber.

Caloric content is only 51 kcal per 100 g, which makes the product dietary.

The most valuable content in ginger amino acids: asparagine, tryptophan, valine, etc. The composition of ginger contains the following components:

1. Organic acids (oleic, linoleic, nicotinic and caprylic);
2. Essential oils (the main share belongs to zingiberen - up to 70%, gingerol - about 1.5%, camphene, bisabolene, etc.);
3. Minerals (magnesium in the amount of double daily allowance, calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, sodium and potassium);
4. Antioxidants;
5. Vitamins (group B, A and ascorbic acid).

Useful properties of pickled ginger

Seasoning produces a general strengthening effect on the body, but it can also affect the internal systems and organs in a focused manner.

1. Fight against oncology. Essential oils, antioxidants and amino acids are natural ingredients that reduce the division of cancer cells and slow down the development of the malignant process.
2. Anti-inflammatory effect. Vitamins and amino acids increase the body's immunity and ensure its stability against inflammatory diseases (ARI and ARVI, flu, sore throat, respiratory diseases, colds).It is known that several eaten spoons of pickled ginger help to cleanse the sinuses during rhinitis or sinus, sputum for inflammation of the throat.
3. Strengthening the musculoskeletal system. For the plant, the ability to restore bone cartilage tissue is noted, thereby improving the condition in chronic diseases of the skeleton and joints (arthritis, arthrosis, spondylosis, osteoporosis, osteochondrosis, and others).
4. Strengthening of the heart and blood vessels. Components of the seasoning reduce the level of cholesterol in the plasma and thin the blood, which is a prevention of blockage of blood vessels and thrombosis, as well as stroke and heart attack.
5. Cleansing the mouth. It is known that people chewing pickled ginger are less likely to suffer from caries, gingivitis, periodontitis and pulpitis. Esters and organic acids help dissolve the pathogenic microflora and clean the enamel of a soft yellow patina, carious foci. A nice bonus is breath freshening: a couple of teaspoons of seasoning - and freshness is guaranteed for several hours.
6. Anesthesia. For many people, pickled ginger root helped relieve headaches or abdominal cramps (including menstruation).
7. Suppression of nausea and gag reflex. For this purpose, ginger has been used since ancient times to alleviate toxicosis during pregnancy and seasickness on board a ship. In the modern world, seasoning is added to the diet of patients after chemotherapy.
8. Improve digestion. Natural plant spice suppresses gas buildup in the stomach and reduces intestinal spasms, contributing to normal peristalsis. When using pickled ginger as a main dish, a laxative effect and cleansing the body of toxins is possible, which is necessary for severe poisoning or prolonged constipation.
9. Normalization of blood flow in the mucous membranes. Due to this effect, pickled ginger is considered a natural aphrodisiac and has been used by Oriental pharmacists for a long time to improve the sexual function of men and women.
10. Antiparasitic activity. No wonder Japanese and Chinese chefs are actively offering ginger as the main seasoning for raw fish. It is proved that regular use of spices reduces the risk of infection with food parasites.
11. Improved appearance. Marinated ginger contains a lot of vitamins and minerals that allow you to preserve the youth and elasticity of the dermis, strength and health of the hair and nail plate.According to some reports, a diet on ginger helps cleanse the skin from acne.
12. Help smokers. Interestingly, pickled ginger inhibits the body's need for nicotine, resulting in a weakening desire to smoke. At the same time, the healing seasoning cleans the smoker’s already clogged vessels from atherosclerotic plaques and promotes blood thinning.

Effect of pickled ginger on the health of women and men

In addition to the general effect on the human body, pickled ginger affects the urogenital and reproductive systems of women and men.

Benefits for women
First of all, seasoning allows you to lose weight without having to follow a strict diet. Replace daily snacks with low-calorie seasoning, and within a month you will lose up to 2 kg without harm to your health and digestive tract.

Cleansing the blood vessels allows the fair sex to more successfully deal with diseases of the veins (varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis of large veins, etc.).

Helps the plant and alleviate the symptoms of PMS. It suppresses nausea, reduces bleeding and strengthens the nervous system. Of course, with the monthly pickled ginger should be used sparingly.

Ancient medicine also described the use of ginger root to improve the tone of the uterus and improve labor in the last stages of pregnancy. Of course, taking the spice should be done with the permission and under the supervision of the attending gynecologist.

Benefits for men
The stronger sex prefers to use pickled ginger to increase libido and increase potency. Doctors fully support the initiative, as the amino acids and minerals in the composition of the plant reduce the risk of developing prostatitis and other inflammatory processes of the urogenital system.

How pickled ginger helps to lose weight

Spice is valued for its taste and low calorie content. Nutritionists recommend eating ginger for the following purposes:

1. Burning fat;
2. Dissolving bad cholesterol and blood sugar;
3. Decreased appetite;
4. Drainage of fluid from the tissues, which reduces swelling and allows you to quickly (in 2-3 days) lose weight by 1-2 kg;
5. Stimulation of metabolic processes, which allows lipids to be digested carefully, and not distributed across the hips.

Dietary fiber (fiber) in the composition of ginger contributes to active peristalsis and digestion, thereby creating a feeling of fullness of the stomach and, as a result, hunger is absent for a long time.

There is no separate diet for pickled ginger. Nutritionists and gastroenterologists recommend introducing the plant into the diet in small amounts, gradually increasing to 100-150 g per day. At the same time it is necessary to distribute the volume for 2-3 small snacks.

Harm and contraindications

Drugs, dietary supplements and vegetable fees have strictly defined dosages and indications for use. There are also contraindications that are due to chemical composition.

If you are going to use pickled ginger for medical purposes, then, first of all, you should familiarize yourself with the list of contraindications.

1. Pregnancy is normal (last 1-2 months) and pathological (condiment use is monitored by the doctor for the entire duration).
2. Breastfeeding period.
3. The presence of an allergy to the components in the composition of ginger. Exacerbation of other food allergic reactions, individual intolerance to citrus, etc.
4. Exacerbations of gastritis, colitis, ulcers of the stomach or intestines, diseases of the gallbladder. Acidity, heartburn.
5. Viral hepatitis and other acute forms of liver disease.
6. Rehabilitation after diseases of the cardiovascular system (heart attack, stroke, etc.), major operations on internal organs.
7. Hypertension.
8. Diabetes mellitus (the use of spices should be controlled by a therapist).
9. Blood clotting disorders. It is forbidden to use spices with a tendency to bleed.
10. Children and old age. It is necessary to limit the use of pickled ginger to a couple of times a week, not more often.

The recommended dose is not more than 150 g per day, while the entire volume is distributed over several snacks. Spice abuse can cause diarrhea, nausea and acute poisoning, even in a healthy person.

In general, pickled ginger is a universal condiment for improving health and appearance. Thanks to its gastronomical properties, it is easy to introduce spice into the diet.

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