How is ginger root good for you

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Ginger is easy to add to your diet, in no small part because a little goes a long way. You can buy ginger in fresh, dried or powdered form — or take ginger root and grate or ground it yourself at home to your desired consistency. You can buy it dried, or you can consume pickled ginger or ginger in cheese. You can find ginger these days at most grocery stores as well as at specialty shops. Ginger should be firm, not soft or squishy, with yellow flesh. Ginger root stays fresh in the refrigerator for about three weeks.

Store it in a plastic bag — just squeeze the air out first — a paper bag, or an airtight glass container, and place it in the crisper. Storing dried ginger requires equal care. You can use ginger in vegetables, stir-fries, chicken dishes, soups, curries, sauces for main dishes, salad dressings, desserts, smoothies and even pancakes and tea. Sprinkle it on applesauce, or vegetables before roasting them.

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