This miracle root vegetable is brilliant for curing sickness and digestive problems. A study carried out at the University of Georgia found that taking ginger supplements after exercise greatly reduced muscle soreness. Ginger is also known to reduce pain far more effectively than many pain killers, and is especially efficient at reducing discomfort during the menstrual cycle. SCIENTIFIC

A rich source of: vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, folate.