Kale Ginger Cocktail and Pineapple Ginger Fried Rice
This week’s episode is about ginger: the background, the health benefits, and two fun recipes.
Ginger is a member of the same plant family as cardamom, turmeric, an galangal. The root is used in many forms, such as fresh, dried, pickled, preserved, crystallized, and candied.
Health Benefits:
High in antioxidants
Anti-inflammatory
Antibacterial
Anti-nausea
Anti-carcinogenic
May improve blood sugar
May help with menstrual cramps
May help reduce cholesterol levels
Kale Ginger Daiquiri Recipe
by Serious Eats
*This is delicious with rum or tequila, but you definitely don’t have to put alcohol in it to taste good.
Ginger Pineapple Fried Rice
* I added ham steak to my husband’s version for added protein.