This is why you should drink ginger juice!

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: We all know that ginger is good for health as it contains a good amount of antioxidants and vital minerals which help combat many diseases. However, if you don't like to eat the herb, you can have a glass of ginger juice instead.

Here are some health benefits of ginger juice:

Controls diabetes

Having a glass of ginger juice helps lower blood glucose levels in diabetics and reduces the risk mof the disease as it contains anti-diabetic properties.

Good for digestion

Ginger juice helps relieve you from various digestive problems as it acts as an active agent for digestion.

Helps lower cholesterol

Ginger helps in reducing the cholesterol level as it helps remove the blockages in the flow of blood vessels which could increase the risk of heart attacks.

Helps reduce acne

If you want to get rid of acne, then start drinking ginger juice as it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, thereby reducing acne or pimples.

Prevents cancer

Ginger helps prevent the deadly disease cancer and also kills cancer causing cells. A study found that the medicinal herb slows down the growth of breast cancer cells.

Cures cold

Because of its anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, ginger is one of the oldest cures for cold, nausea and flu.