My obsession with ginger
I have a recent obsession with ginger. After successfully using it to tread headaches based on a video by Dr. Greger of nutritionfacts.org, I started keeping candied ginger in the house at all times. It’s spicy, it’s delicious, it eases tension headaches, calms stomachs, and is anti-inflammatory (which can reduce recovery time between workouts).
It’s great in smoothies
Ginger is also great in smoothies; it adds a nice element of flavor and really brightens up a green smoothie. I absolutely recommend fresh ginger root vs. powdered ginger; you can peel it and keep it in your freezer for months, and it’s easy to grate when frozen. I add it to stir frys, noodle dishes, and smoothies regularly so I almost always have it on hand.
It pairs perfectly with frozen peaches and fresh baby spinach in this recipe that brings a little bit of summer to your taste-buds any time of year.
Ginger Peach Smoothie Recipe
Serves 2
1 1/2 cups frozen peaches
1 banana
1 large handful of baby spinach
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 cup ice cubes
2 T fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped according to your blender speed
Blend and enjoy! Add the ginger to taste; you may find that you like more or less in your smoothie. I’ll often throw an entire inch of ginger root into ours. This smoothie tastes refreshing and just sweet enough to me without adding any sweetener, but you could try 1 T maple syrup or 3 drops of stevia if you like your morning a little sweeter.