Ginger

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There are quite a few herbs you can use in your juice, and we don’t want to miss talking 
about it. Ginger is at the top of the list, not only because it adds a kick of flavor to your 
juice, but it helps settle the stomach and comes with some unique health benefits.


Nutrients in Ginger

There are actually a lot more nutrients in ginger than you might think. It isn’t going to 
bump up your calories, carbs, fat, or sugar, so macro-wise, ginger is ideal. The vitamins 
and minerals you get include:

Iron
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B6
Magnesium
Potassium
Phosphorous
Folate
Niacin
Zinc

Yes – there is a lot! No wonder people are adding ginger to their juice, smoothies, and 
cooked dishes!


Health Benefits of Ginger

Aside from just the high amount of vitamins and minerals you get by adding ginger to 
your juice, you will also get some other health benefits, such as:

Easing digestive distress – At the very top of the list is how helpful ginger is for an upset 
stomach. It helps with nausea, gas and bloating, and indigestion. 

Reducing inflammation – The natural healing properties of ginger also help 
tremendously with reducing inflammation in the body.

Natural source of antioxidants – Antioxidants are very important for your body by 
neutralizing free radicals. You can get a good amount of them by adding ginger to your 
juice.


Ways to Use Ginger

You can add ginger to just about any juice you are making, but it is good to start with a 
small amount at a time. Until you are used to the flavor profile, start with just a 1-inch 
piece of freshly shaved ginger root in the juice before increasing the amount.

Some ingredients it tastes great with include orange, carrots, lemons, apples, spinach, 
and cucumbers.

Have fun experimenting and getting the health benefits from ginger in your juice!

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