Gingerbread is Good for You
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Two recent studies have indicated that ginger is good for treating cancer. Various studies have shown its beneficial effects with breast cancer, ovarian cancer, skin cancer and bowel cancer.
A study at the University of Michigan found that not only does ginger kill cancer cells but that it also stops the cells becoming resistant to treatment. In addition it has virtually no side effects. Research at the University of Minnesota’s Hormel Institute indicates that ginger may be of use in bowel cancer. The National Cancer Institute has given ginger as one of the top ten foods with high anticancer activity.
Ginger’s healing benefits have long been revered. Apparently the ancient Indians used to eat large quantities of it before religious celebrations to make themselves presentable to the Gods. The Ancient Chinese used to chew the root to help seasickness, and even now it is popular for travel sickness and morning sickness. Apparently Elizabeth I had a special chef who would make pictures of her guests out of gingerbread.
Whilst all this is good news, there is still plenty more research required to provide full information and recommendations. However, in the meantime why not keep going with those gingerbread cookies!!
Further information
Ginger May Fight Ovarian Cancer
Ginger ‘Could Halt Bowel Cancer’
Ginger - University of Maryland
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