In winter, it is beneficial to eat ginger in moderation. Pickled ginger in vinegar is a good health food that can nourish the stomach and help with weight loss.
【Name】
Sweet and Sour Ginger
【Preparation】
1. Peel and wash the ginger, cut it into thin slices, and put it in a bowl. Add salt and marinate for 3 hours, flipping the ginger slices several times during the process to ensure even marination.
2. Place the marinated ginger slices in a clean bottle and press them down. There will be a small amount of water when pressing, which should be poured out. Add sugar and pour in vinegar until the ginger is completely submerged. After 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator, it can be consumed.
【Notes】
Choose original fragrant vinegar or rose rice vinegar. Using vinegar essence or diluted vinegar will not achieve the desired effects as described in traditional Chinese medicine.
Place the sliced ginger in a bottle and pour vinegar into the bottle. Note that the bottle must be clean and free of oil to prevent the ginger from spoiling.
The ginger slices must be completely submerged in vinegar; they should not be exposed. Store the bottle of ginger soaked in vinegar in the refrigerator. After 2 to 3 days, you can eat 2 to 4 slices of fresh ginger every day, which has excellent effects in reducing blood lipids and assisting in the treatment of arthritis. Long-term consumption can prevent injuries and promote longevity.
【Benefits of Eating Ginger in Winter】
1. Preventing colds
Ginger is a warm natured food that can be used clinically to treat wind-cold conditions. Adding ginger to brown sugar water can not only treat wind-cold but also regulate stomach coldness.
Winter is the most common time to catch a cold, so preventing colds is important. Eating ginger in winter can cause the blood vessels in the body to dilate, resulting in fever and effectively combating the cold.
2. Promoting appetite
What to do when you lose your appetite in the freezing winter? Eat some ginger. Eating ginger can stimulate the appetite and make the food taste delicious.
3. Enhancing memory
When it comes to memory, many people think of walnuts because they are known to improve brain function. However, ginger may also have the effect of enhancing memory. According to the latest research from the United States, consuming ginger regularly can improve memory and concentration.
4. Protecting the liver
It is known that ginger has liver-protective effects. It is reported that people with liver disease can protect their liver function by holding a slice of ginger in their mouth every day.
