Feeling the burn after a tough workout?

Soothe sore muscles with ginger.

 Researchers at the University of Georgia say eating 2 g of the root each day can zap post-exercise pain by as much as 25 percent within 24 hours of a workout. “We found ginger acts like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or aspirin,” says lead researcher Patrick O’Connor. “It targets specific pain receptors to offer relief.”

Two varieties of ginger as sold in Haikou, Hainan, China. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Get Your Spice On: After a workout, blend fresh ginger into a smoothie (it’s delish with citrus and bananas) or grate it into a savory stir-fry.

Your triceps will thank you.

~Source:  www.chatelaine.com