Many spices have health benefits when eaten in moderate amounts and turmeric and ginger are two of them. You can add them to your cooking together or separately. Ginger alleviates nausea and reduces pain associated with arthritis while turmeric has a positive effect on digestion and immunity, reports Reader's Digest. Both of these spices have a strong flavor so a little goes a long way. Not only do ginger and turmeric create new flavors in dishes, they give your health a boost as well.
Step 1
Familiarize yourself with the different forms of turmeric and ginger that are available. Turmeric is available in powder form, capsules, fluid extract and as a cut root. Ginger is found dried, candied, crystallized or fresh cut. By knowing their various forms, you may discover news ways to incorporate them into your diet.
Step 2
Add turmeric and ginger to various dishes you prepare. This is an easy way to get them into your diet and helps you cook foods that are beneficial to your health. Ground turmeric is a good addition to rice and is one of the primary ingredients in curry. Turmeric is also present in yellow mustard, which makes a for hot dogs or sandwiches. Ginger can be eaten plain or sprinkled over chicken, fish, fruits and vegetables. You only need about 1/4 teaspoon of both spices for taste as well as health benefits.
Step 3
Try candied or crystallized ginger for recurrent stomach upset. This spice has been shown to reduce the nausea associated with motion sickness, pregnancy and a general upset stomach. Eat two pieces to help alleviate the symptoms. Steeping fresh ginger root in hot water has the same benefits.
Step 4
Supplement with turmeric. If you find that you don't care for the flavor of turmeric, but still want the benefits to your health, try taking it in capsule form. It may help help stomach ulcers, indigestion, cancer, diabetes and infections.
Step 5
Experiment with the flavors of turmeric and ginger. Try different recipes and combinations of the two spices to find dishes that you enjoy and can give you the benefits of both. Check cookbooks or online recipe databases to find new ones to try.
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