Not only can ginger warm you up and help ward off colds, it's been linked to weight management and improved blood pressure.

It must be fall because pumpkin spice latte is now available at Starbucks. Autumn also brings cooler weather that inspires us to spend more time in the kitchen preparing comfort foods like cookies, ...

close-up of cut ginger root - Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images Outside of the people who use ginger like it's salt, we've all been left with two-thirds of a root after making a ...

When ginger is mentioned, some people immediately think of the knobby root’s reputation as a folk medicine, especially good for settling upset stomachs. Others associate the warm, zesty, slightly ...

Dianne Hoffmaster is a writer and green living expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a minor in Health Management and Policy. Ginger is a fragrant root that is used for both its ...

In its raw form, ginger is known for its spicy kick, and may be your go-to flavor choice when you're in the mood for an earthy, pungent flavor. Used as a culinary aromatic, this spice (yes, it's ...

We often think of ginger as an Asian ingredient, but it’s crossed over into almost every cuisine in the world. You might find it in German Pfeffernusse cookies, Australian marmalades, Moroccan tagines ...

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When you’re looking for a punchy ingredient that brings wild brightness, heat, and aroma all its own, ginger is number one. Fresh ginger is a powerful ingredient that can transform soups, marinades, ...

Drinking ginger tea may aid digestion and reduce inflammation. Other possible health benefits include preventing nausea, soothing a cold, and more. Ginger is a flowering plant of the Zingiberaceae ...