Ginger

Ginger is a useful spice, which will keep for a week at room temperature and about a month in the fridge.

• Use a teaspoon to peel fresh ginger - it removes the skin and leaves the flesh intact.
• Alternatively, freeze ginger whole and grate it straight from frozen (no need to peel first).

It is also useful in a healthy diet.

• Use it to pep up drinks, savoury dishes and desserts.
• Drink 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger dissolved in a cup of hot water. Over the next 6 hours you will burn 43 more calories than usual; you are also likely to feel less hungry and eat less during the rest of the day.

Did you know? In the 14th century, 1 lb of fresh ginger cost as much as a whole sheep.

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