Your Super Easy Guide To Ginger Root + 3 Ways To Use It Daily
When it comes to superfoods, you may think big and associate them with hard-to-pronounce words like royal propolis, acai berries, chlorella, ashwaganda, and more. Yet, this isn’t always the case. There are a whole load of foods that have been circling your plate for quite a while, and you never realized that they too were superfoods. One of those foods is ginger root. Yep, that simple little side ingredient that comes with your favorite sushi dish or is blended into your favorite soothing tea. While it may seem a bland ingredient, it’s far from it. In fact, we have to admit, its benefits are largely underwhelmed by public view.
However, this tan-hued spice has been a notable wellness addition to many civilizations over the course of thousands of years. In ancient China, ginger was used for its soothing properties. In ancient Egypt, it was used as to cure many common ailments. While we have modern medicine, today we bring to you a round up of three ways to use the root in your daily life. Before you dive in and expand your knowledge base on this spice, make sure to grab our Organic Ginger Root Powder and Ginger Root 100% Pure Essential Oil so you can indulge in the few recipes below!
Ginger Face Mask
This is a simple face mask that you can use whenever you’re feeling less-than-glamorous. Ginger is a notable natural skin helper, that just so happens to smell great! Here’s how to make the mask (two ways):
Mask 1: With Raw Ginger Root
What You’ll Need:
- Ginger Root
- Grating Tool
How To Make It:
- Grate the ginger root
- Make a paste with water
What You’ll Need:
- 1/2 Cup Bentonite Clay
- 4 Drops Ginger Root 100% Pure Essential Oil
- 1 mL Jojoba Carrier Oil
How To Make It:
- Mix together the essential oil with your carrier oil
- Add this mixture to the bentonite clay until a paste is formed
- Apply evenly to your face
- Let sit 8-10 minutes
- Wash off!
Refreshing Herbal Ice Pops
If you want to make a cool, refreshing treat (that doesn’t scream sugary indulgence) then this recipe for ginger beer ice pops are a definite must-make. With superfood ginger, and tart lemon, you can’t go wrong!
Ginger Infused Kale Bowl
Thought that ginger could only be a side dish to your favorite spicy tuna roll? Think again. This yummy spice, in powder form, can make for a tasty complement to a kale dish. Here’s how we use it:
What You Need:
- 1 cup multigrain rice
- 1 sweet potato, diced into 1″ cubes
- 1/2 bunch kale, washed and cut
- 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Root Powder (linked above)
How To Make It:
- First, cook your rice on the stove according to the directions.
- Then, add EVOO to your sweet potatoes, place on an oven-safe tray. Cook them for 30-40 minutes on 375 degrees, until slightly brown.
- Saute kale on your stove with 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon EVOO. Mix over medium heat until wilted.
- Arrange all items in a bowl.
- Sprinkle with ginger powder
- Enjoy!
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