Ginger
Helps ease nausea, aids digestion, warming flavor.
- Category
- Herbs & Spices
- Plate rating
- 92/100
- Glycemic index
- ≈0 (no carbs)
- Pesticide residue
- Lower
What ginger offers
- Reduces nausea & motion sickness
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Aids digestion
- May reduce muscle pain
When to eat it
Morning tea or before meals for digestion.
Tip
Fresh ginger is more potent than dried
Pairs well with
Blood sugar
Contains little or no carbohydrate, so it has almost no direct effect on blood sugar. GI values are approximate and vary with ripeness, variety and preparation. If you manage diabetes, ask your care team how this food fits your plan.
Pesticide residue & peeling
Relative residue level: Lower — a rough guide, not a lab measurement. Rinse produce under running water before eating.
More herbs & spices
TurmericCurcumin pigment, anti-inflammatory compounds under study, warm flavor
CinnamonAntioxidants; studied for blood sugar, with mixed results
OreganoAntioxidants (carvacrol, thymol), vitamin K
BasilVitamin K, antioxidants, flavor
RosemaryAntioxidants (carnosic acid), flavor
SaffronAntioxidant pigments (crocin); studied for mood
Sources
- Nutrient data: USDA FoodData Central (search “Ginger”)
Last reviewed October 2026. How we rate foods.
General information only, not medical advice. If you take medicine or manage a health condition, check with your doctor, pharmacist or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Read our medical disclaimer.