Ginger root, a popular seasoning in many cultures, is also a powerful antioxidant food.
The antioxidant value for ginger root provided here is the ORAC value — the “oxygen radical absorbancy capacity” — an indicator of the aility of ginger root to stave off cancer-forming cells.
The ORAC value for ginger root is based on 100 grams — a whopping two-thirds of a cup of ginger root. The ORAC value was compiled by the USDA from published studies on antioxidants in food.
http://www.traditional-foods.com/antioxidants/ginger-root/
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