According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, ginger can warm the middle jiao to stop vomiting, release the exterior to dispel cold. Modern pharmacological research suggests that ginger also contains phytoncides, whose antibacterial effect is no less than that of onions and garlic. Gingerol in ginger can stimulate gastric juice secretion, aiding digestion. It also contains a relatively high amount of volatile oil, which can inhibit the body's absorption of cholesterol and prevent its accumulation in the liver and serum. It is very effective for warming the body for women who have cold hands and feet.
There are many ways to eat ginger in the morning. You can make ginger soup, preserve it with sugar to eat, or stir-fry it in dishes.
Morning Ginger Slices:
Every morning after waking up, first drink a glass of warm water. Then, peel the ginger, slice it thinly, and take 4-5 slices to briefly scald in a bowl of boiling water. Place the ginger slices in your mouth and let them sit for 10-30 minutes, chewing slowly. Do not swallow them all at once. Consistent consumption is very beneficial for preventing colds.
Drinking Ginger and Jujube Soup:
Every morning, take 10 jujubes, 5 slices of ginger, and an appropriate amount of brown sugar. Decoct them into a soup to drink as tea once daily. It is especially suitable for those who experience cold hands and feet in the winter.
TCM Expert Reminder:
Ginger is slightly warm in nature. Excessive consumption can damage yin and promote yang, so people with yin deficiency and fire excess should not eat too much. A special reminder: never eat rotten ginger, as it contains a toxic substance called safrole, which can induce liver cancer, esophageal cancer, and others.