It is winter and my husband usually gets a cough and colds. He always preferred drinking over-the-counter medicine and drinking all of it until it runs out. However, he is not getting well still. I always told him to take my super medicine – the ginger tea. 😊 When we were still in our bf-gf stage and in a long-distance relationship, I was always worried about him. He used to get sick (cough and colds) for days. Then I introduced him to the power of ginger tea. This is usually what my nanay (mother) always prepares for the family whenever we have a cough, colds, or sore throat. It is very effective in healing.
Back in our province, we don’t only use ginger as one of the food spices but also to treat those common illnesses in winter, like stomachache, and others. I grew up seeing my parents and grandparents drink ginger tea before they start their long day of work as farmers. Although I imposed my hubby to drink it, I avoid drinking it myself (hehe). The taste is so strong and unpleasant. I always escape whenever my nanay gives it to me to drink.
It is not new to my hubby because he grew up in Puerto Rico where his grandpa used to drink this as well. However, he never tasted it before. Whenever I prepare this for my hubby, he starts getting well. So, he is obliged to drink it too. He started speaking Spanish and making faces just to drink the ginger tea. Kidding aside, ginger has a lot of good health benefits, too. It is easy to prepare – just make sure the ginger is clean. Then cut into pieces, put in a casserole/pan with water then boil. We can add lemon juice and honey too. However, my hubby prefers it as plain ginger tea.
In this cold season, if you are experiencing days of cough and colds and over-the-counter medicine do no good, you might want to try the Ginger power!
Recommended Recipes:
- Pasta with Shrimps and Mushrooms in Olive Oil Recipe
As a Filipina who loves bringing simple ingredients to life, I’ve recently been finding so much joy in the ease and creativity of cooking pasta, especially pasta with shrimps and mushrooms. Lately, pasta has become one of my favorite go-to dishes that is quick and easy to prepare. The other day, I cooked ham pasta… - Ham Pasta in Olive Oil RecipeSome days, the usual meals just lose their appeal. Bored of the repetition, I turned to my pantry in search of inspiration. I craved something comforting yet simple, and pasta felt like the right choice. A quick check in the fridge revealed some ham, and I thought, why not? I also found a bunch of…
- Chicken Gandules RecipeFiguring out what to cook for every meal can be a struggle (unless you’re a chef or something). But somehow, I always manage to throw something together with whatever we’ve got in the kitchen. Today, while experimenting, I came up with a new recipe – Chicken Gandules well, new to me at least! This is…
- Filipino-Style Sopas Recipe: A Hearty and Delicious SoupAs a proud Pinoy, I’m excited to share with you our family’s recipe for Sopas, a traditional Filipino soup dish with Spanish influences. This comforting soup is perfect for cold and rainy days and is a staple in many Filipino households. In this recipe, we’ll use traditional Pinoy ingredients to give Sopas our own unique…
- Authentic Chicken Afritada Recipe: A Classic Filipino DishI cooked another traditional Filipino dish—Chicken Afritada! It’s simple to make and a new recipe to introduce to my Puerto Rican husband. I’m excited to see if he’ll like it. Interestingly, I discovered that Chicken Afritada was actually introduced to the Philippines by the Spaniards, which surprised me since I had always thought it was…
Leave a Comment