“Ginger provides significant health benefits, including reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which are major contributors to aging and chronic diseases.” Food & Wine / Getty Images Ginger, a ...

Not only can ginger warm you up and help ward off colds, it's been linked to weight management and improved blood pressure.

Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) belongs to the same plant family as cardamom and turmeric. In cooking, you might peel and grate the root for stir-fries or use nickel-sized slices to add fragrance to ...