Ginger peels are the most potent part of the anti-inflammatory herb.

See how to use ginger peels in your cooking to benefit.

Comfort foodin all its glorious formsis gingers specialty.

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She also has a Doctorate in Molecular Biology from Harvard Medical School.

Its also one of the first spices worth reaching for on a sick day.

(Itisthat time of year…) Experiencing some tummy troubles?Ginger can help.

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Kanchan Koya, PhD, is a certified health coach and the founder of Spice Spice Baby Limited. She also has a Doctorate in Molecular Biology from Harvard Medical School.

Feel a sore throat coming on?Gingers got you.

And those are just of a few ways its beneficial.

Ginger peel is edible.

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It containstwice the beneficial polyphenolsas the flesh and importantly, unique and distinct compounds, she says.

One scientific study even found that consuming ginger peels has been linked tohelping prevent colon cancer.

When it comes to actually peeling the ginger, Dr. Koya recommends using a spoon instead of a knife.

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That way you avoid taking off excess flesh with the peel, she says.

One member shared that it helps to soak the ginger in water overnight.

She also recommended cutting the roots off and tossing them into a blender with a little water.

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Then, she freezes the liquid in ice cubes to use in her cooking later.

Dr. Koya emphasizes that whats most important is finding ways to use the entire plant.

Use both the ginger flesh and the peel when you’re free to, Dr. Koya says.

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