The ancients said: "Eating ginger in the morning is better than ginseng, and eating ginger in the evening is more poisonous than arsenic." "Go to bed with carrots and get out of bed with ginger." No matter what the saying is, it is based on the properties of ginger.

It is a bit exaggerated to say that it is poisoned by arsenic. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that ginger is a great heat-replenishing and yang-tonifying agent. And our body belongs to the period of nourishing yin at night. If you eat ginger at this time, it will damage the yin and cause the yang energy to start to grow. Over time, the body will lack yin fluid, resulting in an imbalance of yin and yang. Scientific evidence is a bit difficult for ancient Chinese medicine, because before the advent of analytical chemistry, it was generally based on experience. When analytical chemistry emerged, the ingredients contained in ginger could be detected. Let’s take a look at what nutrients are contained in ginger?

Ginger mainly contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, manganese and other minerals. In addition, it also contains phytochemicals. The main component of the spiciness in ginger is gingerol (gingerol). Capsaicin can inhibit platelet aggregation, improve cardiovascular function, treat dizziness and vomiting, improve gastrointestinal function, enhance immunity and reduce inflammation. Has strong antioxidant function. In other words, gingerol can promote blood circulation, cause excitement of the vasomotor central nervous system, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and have the effects of analgesic and sweating. Because not only spicy ginger, but also the dietary fiber in ginger also works.

From this point of view, there is a certain truth in the traditional Chinese medicine saying that ginger is not suitable for eating at night. You need to feel calm before going to bed at night. If you consume a large amount of ginger, it will undoubtedly affect your sleep at night. Poisonous than arsenic is indeed a bit exaggerated. Ginger has so many benefits, we can eat a little less at night. For example, cutting some shredded ginger when cooking or making soup is especially suitable for those with yang deficiency and who are afraid of cold. Besides, nutrition pays attention to balanced food and reasonable combination. Since ginger is hot, you can also pair it with foods that are cool and watery, such as winter melon.