While it is safe to eat ginger every day, doctors and nutritionists recommend limiting daily intake to a maximum of 3-4 grams. During pregnancy, ginger consumption should not be more than 1 gram per day. Ginger should not be given to children under 2 years old.
The following are equivalent to 1 gram of ginger:
1/2 teaspoon of powdered ginger
1 teaspoon of grated raw ginger
4r cups of water steeped with 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger
8 health benefits of ginger
1. Antioxidant properties
Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger and has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. For example, it can help with decreasing oxidative stress and minimizing free radical damage in the body.
