While ginger can be great for digestion, Feller notes that if consumed in excess, it can have the opposite effect, causing heartburn, bloating, diarrhea, and/or gas. “Further, if you’re taking any medications that may interact with ginger, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider,” says Feller. In particular, people on blood thinners will want to consult with their physician as ginger is considered to be a potent natural blood thinner. For healthy adults, up to 4 grams of ginger per day would be the tolerable upper limit, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. RELATED: Your Gut Needs Prebiotics and Probiotics—but What’s the Difference? This RD Breaks It Down You can go the sweet route with some Fresh Ginger Cookies or Ginger Chocolate Chip Bars. If you’re pregnant, you might want to consider some homemade Ginger Ale to help with those nausea symptoms. Or opt for healthy comfort food like Ginger Chicken Soup With Vegetables. Reed’s Ginger Beer is a favorite of Feller’s, who likes to use the ‘Strongest’ version when cooking and in marinades. Here, she shares her go-to recipe for stir-fry. Tofu Ginger Beer Stir-fry
1 tablespoon avocado oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 scallion with the greens, thinly sliced 1 block of extra firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 head of baby bok choy, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno, seeded and sliced 1 can of Reed’s Strongest
In a large cast iron pan over medium heat, add avocado oil, garlic, and scallions. Sauté 2 to 5 minutes until garlic is translucent. Add tofu and pan fry 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Add bok choy, jalapeno, and Reed’s. Sauté 5 to 7 minutes uncovered. Serve and enjoy.
