10 Easy Ways to Add Ginger To Your Diet

Smoothies

Ginger is an excellent ingredient in any juice or smoothie. You can use ginger as the base for a drink or add some slices to give it an extra kick.

Juices

You can use powder instead of fresh ginger if you don't want to go through the hassle of chopping up the root. You can also get a juicer and make some ginger juice. It's much easier to consume than fresh ginger since you can add sweeteners and other natural flavorings like fresh fruit or coconut milk to balance its strong taste.

Ginger Tea

Ginger tea is a delicious and soothing beverage that you can enjoy anytime you feel under the weather.

How to make it:

1. Slice a few pieces of fresh ginger root
2. Boil in water for about 10 minutes
3. Add honey or other sweeteners to taste

Ginger tea can help with:

• Nausea relief — especially soothing when you're feeling sick
• Cold symptoms — may ease congestion and discomfort
• Menstrual cramps — a natural option some people use for relief
• Winding down — some people find it relaxing before bed

Try this: Make lemon-ginger tea for a refreshing twist, or add slices of fresh ginger to iced tea.

Ginger Coffee

If you're looking for an alternative to plain coffee and want to try something new, consider making ginger coffee — just add fresh ginger to your morning cup for more kick than plain black coffee.

Ginger root contains bioactive compounds that animal studies have linked to healthier cholesterol levels — human research on this specific effect is still limited, so think of it as a traditional, ingredient-level benefit rather than a guaranteed one.

Ginger Jam

If you want a sweet and spicy side dish or topping, consider making ginger jam. It's a delicious way to use up extra ginger and can be used as a topping on toast or even spread on crackers.

Ginger Pancake Syrup

Ginger syrup can be used in place of maple syrup or honey on your favorite pancakes. It adds a nice kick of flavor without overpowering your tastebuds.

How to make it:

1. Boil fresh ginger, water, and sugar together
2. Continue boiling until the mixture thickens
3. Store in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks

Use ginger syrup on waffles, crepes, pastries, and ice cream!

Granola Bowl

A granola bowl is a delicious way to use up some of that extra ginger. It's also a great way to start your day with a healthy dose of fiber, protein, and antioxidants.

Try this Winter Fruit Yogurt Bowl with yogurt, grapefruit, persimmon, and pomegranate.

Pastries & Baked Goods

If you have extra ginger lying around, try adding it to pastries. Gingerbread is one of the most popular recipes that's easy to make.

Here's a delicious gingerbread cookie recipe you might want to try next time you want to bake with ginger.

Raw Ginger

If you still have a lot of extra ginger lying around, consider having it raw. You can have raw ginger as a snack by cutting off the ends and slicing it thinly. Store extra ginger slices in a tin box for easy access.

Anti-na® SIPS

When you want ginger without any prep at all, Anti-na® SIPS is a dissolvable stick pack you can take anytime, even on the go. Each pack gives you a full, measured 2,000mg dose of ginger, paired with Bioenergy Ribose® to support energy — just dissolve it in hot or cold water and sip.

It's caffeine-free, dissolves completely, and has no added sugar. As with any supplement, talk to your doctor first if you're pregnant, nursing, taking blood thinners, or managing a medical condition — and if you're undergoing chemotherapy, check with your oncology team before adding it to your routine, since specific vulnerabilities like bleeding risk from low platelet counts can be a factor.