Can I eat raw ginger on empty stomach?
Ginger is rarely ever eaten without it first being infused into a meal, smoothie, drink, etc. In such mixed forms, i.e., formulations, you can conveniently eat ginger on empty stomach. In this article you’re going to see what happens when you eat ginger on empty stomach and the benefits of eating raw ginger on empty stomach.
Ginger is a substance that is rich in several minerals and nutrients. Check these out;
1 tablespoon of fresh ginger contains the following minerals;
- 5 calories
- 1 gram of carbohydrates
- 1g of dietary fiber
- 1g of protein
- Vitamin B3 and B6
- Iron
- Potassium
- Vitamin C
- Magnesium
- Phosphorous
- Zinc
- Folic acid
- Riboflavin
- Niacin
You’d see above that Ginger contains tons of helpful minerals and nutrients. As a result, when you take it on an empty stomach, the nutrients are immediately (directly) harnessed and utilized in the functioning of the body.
Let’s check out the health benefits of some of the mineral constituents;
Riboflavin
This is also known as Vitamin B2. It helps with the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Metabolism is a process whereby foods are broken down.
Riboflavin also helps with the growth, repair and development of the tissues in the body— the eye, tongue and skin. Lastly, Riboflavin stands as a major promoting factor in the Vitamin B complex.
Vitamin C
It is also known as ascorbic acid. Vitamin C helps with these—the formation of connective tissues and collagen, the functioning of the immune system, absorption of Iron, prevention of scurvy, healing of wounds, maintenance of healthy blood vessels, functioning as an antioxidant, etc.
Folic acid
This is also known as Vitamin B9. It is known to work for the following—red blood cell formation, synthesis of DNA and RNA, development of the brain, spinal cord and skeleton in fetus, reduction of the risk of neural tube defects, prevention of heart attacks, etc.
Niacin
This one is known as Vitamin B3. It is used for the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the body. It is also needed for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
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What happens when you eat ginger on empty stomach?
When you eat ginger on empty stomach, the nutrients present in ginger are accessed quickly. The presence of food in the stomach usually increases the time that ingested foods spend in the sac. As a result, the nutritional benefits of most foods cannot be harnessed immediately. However, when there is no food, i.e., when the stomach is empty, there is no restraint, and the ingested ginger has quicker access to the absorbing walls of the small intestine.
You don’t have to eat ginger alone though. You can infuse the flavor into the following foods;
- Marinades for beef and fish
- Soups
- Smoothies
- Stir-fries
- Carrot dishes
- Tea (ginger tea)
- Cocktails
- Salads
- Desserts, etc.
Benefits of eating raw ginger on empty stomach
There are several benefits of eating raw ginger on empty stomach and they include the following;
- It induces the relaxation of an upset stomach
- It can be used as a remedy for morning sickness
- It can be used to reduce the nausea experienced after surgery and in people undergoing chemotherapy.
- It helps to speed up the rate of digestion in the body.
- It helps to reduce the inflammation shown in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
- Ginger helps to reduce the amount of sugar present in the blood. From some studies, ginger was shown to reduce the fasting blood sugar in people with Type-2 diabetes.
- It helps to increase insulin sensitivity and to also lower the triglycerides present in the blood.
- Ginger contains gingerol which is known to actively fight against cancer. Another thing about this constituent is that it is a great oxidizing agent.
- Raw ginger contains elements that help with the relief of menstrual cramps.
- Ginger helps to fight against infections of the respiratory system, e.g., the respiratory syncytial virus.
However, you should never take ginger excessively. Most times, excessive intake of ginger brings about the very issues that it can be used to treat (if taken moderately).
An example of such condition is nausea. Other side effects include abdominal pain, heartburn, diarrhea, irritation mucous membranes, etc.
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