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Ginger as traditional medicine

In the same vein, the health benefits of ginger are impressive. Native to Asia, ginger root is a part of the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes turmeric and cardamom. Certainly, ginger has been eaten and used for medicinal purposes for over 4,000 years. Just the taste of ginger tells you that it is incredibly invigorating.

Moreover, today science backs up all of that with data. Above all, gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger and the substance we can thank for its distinctive flavour and fragrance. Further, it has powerful protective and anti-inflammatory qualities.(1) Likewise, gingerol is just as deeply cleansing as it tastes. In short, scientists have said that it seems to possess powerful antibacterial qualities.(2)(3) 

Ginger for the stomach

Traditionally, ginger has been used against nausea and other forms of sickness in the stomach. To clarify, a review of several research studies backed this up.(4) Similarly, ginger also seems to be effective against chronic indigestion, which prevents many people from fully savouring their meals - a very sad thing.

Scientists think indigestion is often caused by the stomach emptying at a slower speed than normal, and that ginger speeds up this process.(5) Certainly, it's no surprise to our very unscientific minds that the stomach would be energised by ginger! Another way that ginger seems to be calming to turmoil in the body is in assisting with menstrual pain. That is to say, a study observed that ginger seemed to work as well as ibuprofen.(6) We definitely prefer the first option. So, we'll be making more ginger smoothie recipes.

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Gingery orange

If there's anything in the natural world as distinctive as ginger, we reckon it would be the citrus family. That is to say, it's only fitting that these ingredients square up in this ginger smoothie recipe. After all, they have a similar bright clarity of flavour, with the orange slightly more mellow. Especially when accompanied by the gentle tastes of almond milk and banana as well as the earthiness of carrot, they make a winning combination.

Erbology gut-friendly energy balls and chia seeds top it up with further healing ingredients. Aztecs and Mayans valued chia seeds for their energy-giving properties. Certainly, even a small spoonful packs a solid wallop of nutrients. One ounce gives you nice amounts of fibre, protein, fat, calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and more!(7)   

In conclusion, aside from the (albeit precious) healing qualities of this ginger smoothie recipe, it's just wonderfully awakening and soothing. For instance, drink first thing in the morning to feel like you're starting the day with a hit of sunlight. To clarify, do drink at any point in the day you're craving a touch of illumination!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup chopped carrot
  • 1 orange
  • 1 tbsp roughly chopped ginger
  • 1 ripe banana
  • Erbology Prebiotic Energy Balls (we used Nopal cactus)
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ tsp chia seeds

Here's how you make it

  1. Blend everything in a high-speed blender. If you like it more watery, add another ½ cup almond milk.
  2. Sweeten your smoothie by adding your favourite Erbology Organic Energy Balls (inside or on top).
  3. Pour the smoothie into a bowl or glass.
  4. Decorate with ⅓  tsp chia seeds. Most importantly, enjoy!
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