Galangal
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Galangal
Galangal, is also known as Alpinia galanga, greater galangal, lenkuas, laos, Alpinia officinarum, lesser galangal, Boesengergia rotunda, Chinese ginger, fingerroot. Kaempferia galanga, kencur, black galangal, sand ginger, aromatic ginger.
Nutritional Benefits of Galanga:
According to article by Ms.Alina Petre (MS.RD (NL)) on 14th November 2019 and is published on “Healthline”, Galanga,
To listen to this article, click below button:1. Galanga is rich in antioxidants. Galangal root is a rich source of antioxidants, which are beneficial plant compounds that help fight disease and protect your cells from damaging free radicals. It’s especially rich in polyphenols, a group of antioxidants linked to health benefits, such as improved memory and lower blood sugar and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Polyphenols are also thought to protect against mental decline, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Other improving memory natural foods. Other natural foods that help to control blood sugar. Other natural foods that may help to control cholesterol. Other supporting brain healthy natural foods. Other natural foods that may be good for diabetes. Other helping heart natural foods.
2. Galanga may protect against certain cancers. Galangal root may help protect your body against certain types of cancer. Test-tube studies suggest that the active compound in galangal root, known as galangin, may kill cancer cells or prevent them from spreading. More specifically, one study highlighted the spice’s ability to kill two strains of human colon cancer cells. Other studies suggest it may fight breast, bile duct, skin, and liver cancer cells. Other natural foods that may go against cancer. Other defending colon cancer natural foods. Other defending breast cancer natural foods. Other defending skin cancer natural foods. Other defending liver cancer natural foods.
3. Galanga may boost male fertility. Emerging evidence suggests that galangal root may boost male fertility.
4. Galanga may fight inflammation and pain. Galangal root may reduce disease-causing inflammation, as it contains HMP, a naturally occurring phytochemical that test-tube and animal studies have suggested boasts potent anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, plants of the Zingiberaceae family, including galangal, appear to mildly reduce pain, a common symptom of inflammation. Other anti-inflammatory natural foods. Other pain relief natural foods.
5. Galanga may protect against infections. Essential oils extracted from galangal root may fight a range of microorganisms.
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Do you know? Heterocyclic amine is a chemical that is formed when meat, poultry, or fish is cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, boiling, and barbecuing. “Heterocyclic amines” are carcinogens (substances that may cause cancer). It is also called HCA. Source: National Cancer Institute (of United States)