This article explores the purported health benefits of ginger ale and whether it truly lives up to its reputation as a stomach settler. Experts reveal that while ginger root has proven digestive benefits, most ginger ales contain only trace amounts of ginger flavoring and are high in sugar, which can actually worsen stomach issues. The article suggests healthier alternatives like fresh ginger, ginger tea, and saltine crackers for alleviating stomach discomfort.
If you had an upset stomach when you were a kid, there was one home remedy that parents, grandparents and other caregivers seemed to recommend time and time again: ginger ale. In fact, I was still turning to ginger ale for its supposed stomach-soothing properties well into adulthood, including when I was dealing with morning sickness while pregnant with my son.
But does ginger ale actually have health benefits? Or is it a myth that many of us have been buying into for way too long? We talked to dietitians and a gastroenterologist to set the record straight.Ginger ale likely became known as a stomach settler due to its association with ginger. Since ancient times, ginger root has been used as shown to support gastrointestinal motilityBut it’s important to note that these benefits are specifically associated with actual ginger root — not just the have been filed against the company that makes Canada Dry ginger ale in the U.S. and Canada over claims that the product is “made from real ginger,” as it states on the packaging. These claims “deceive and mislead reasonable customers into believing that made using ginger root — i.e. the spice made by chopping or powdering the root of the ginger plant — and not minuscule amounts of flavoring ‘extracts,’” one of the lawsuits alleged, . As part of the U.S. settlement, the company agreed to remove the words “made from real ginger” from its marketing in the future. However,in Miami, explained that the high sugar content in ginger ale and other sodas — usually upward of 30 grams per serving — can actually make stomach troubles worse. “Too much sugar could trigger inflammation and may increase bloating and gas, which could further irritate an upset stomach,” he told HuffPost. For some people, the carbonation in ginger ale and other fizzy beverages may help ease their gastrointestinal distress, Sassos said, while other people may find that it makes things worse. So it really depends on how your body responds., pointed out that even though it has the word “ginger” in its name, ginger ale is not a “health food beverage.”said. “And that’s fine, because you’re feeling better, right? At the end of the day, it is soda. And so I would encourage folks to interact with this the way that they would interact with soda.”When you’re looking to ease stomach discomfort, consider skipping the soda aisle in favor of the produce section, where you can pick up some fresh ginger, Kwapisz suggested. “Minced, ground, peeled or sliced in hot water, or even in capsules — 250 to 500 mg of powdered ginger,” he told HuffPost. “Any of these would give the greatest benefit to settling an upset stomach.” Sassos, too, recommends trying fresh ginger. Add a peeled knob or a few slices to a mug with boiling water and let it steep for five to 10 minutes, she said. Feller recommends ginger, fennel and chamomile teas if you’re in need of some relief. For some of her patients dealing with medication-induced nausea, she has found eating saltine crackers and other carbohydrates to be helpful. And for pregnant folks dealing with hormone-induced nausea, tart-sucking candies like
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