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4 Reasons to Add Ginger to Your Diet, Stat

Brittany DoohanSarah Gupta, MD
Written by Brittany Doohan | Reviewed by Sarah Gupta, MD
Updated on September 12, 2025
Reviewed by Sarah Gupta, MD | September 12, 2025

Ginger root may look a little funky, but don’t let its alien-like form steer you away. This fragrant super spice is packed with good-for-you nutrients — and versatile enough to be used in everything from desserts to smoothies to stir-fries. Here are four reasons to add ginger to your diet, plus a recipe for fresh ginger tea!

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Brittany Doohan
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Brittany Doohan
Brittany Doohan was the Content Director at HealthiNation and is currently the Editorial Director at Medscape. Through her work with Medscape, she won a Silver Telly Award in May 2022 for "Sleepless Nation: A Public Health Epidemic — Episode 2: A Decade Without a Diagnosis." She has worked in health journalism and video production for more than 8 years, and loves the challenge of explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand and creative way.
Sarah Gupta, MD
Reviewed by:
Sarah Gupta, MD
Sarah Gupta, MD, is a licensed physician with a special interest in mental health, sex and gender, eating disorders, and the human microbiome. She is currently board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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