Ginger for Digestion + Our Fave Kitchen Tools

And a Ginger Digestive recipe!

Happy Friday! We covered a lot of ground together this week. On Monday, we shared our favorite spices + how we use them in our kitchens, and a rundown of four spices you should keep on hand this winter. We also shared our favorite family-friendly recipes from the year!

On Wednesday, we took a look at the old adage “Starve a fever, feed a cold” and gave our takes - plus Dr. Weil’s Immunity Soup recipe. And Diana shared how she keeps her immune system strong with a little one in daycare.

Today, we are looking at ginger, a true “Food Is Medicine” saviour for an upset stomach. Learn why it’s so effective, plus try the Digestive Ginger Tonic recipe we’ve shared. It’s warming, soothing, and perfect for this time of year.

We’ve also got your kitchen covered with three of our favorite cooking tools!

Every Friday, we share a quick roundup of products we actually use and love - whether in the kitchen, at the table, or while shopping. These are the tools and staples that make cooking, serving, and clean-up easier and more enjoyable.

These are three kitchen tools we’ve loved and used on repeat this year - some of our top picks we will be sharing in December!

Perfect Pickler. We both own and use this, and highly recommend it for anyone interested in pickling veggies at home. Use it to make Homemade Pickles or pickle other veggies too. - Dr. Weil and Diana

Ooni Pizza Oven. We love this pizza oven. It’s on the pricier side, but if you’re a pizza lover (or looking for an extra-special gift for someone who is!), it’s well worth it. It can save you a ton on ordering pizza out and lets you use higher-quality ingredients (like your own Homemade Pizza Sauce). - Dr. Weil and Diana

Bamboo Matcha Whisk. If you’re a matcha lover, a chasen - or bamboo whisk - is a must. You want to move it in a zigzag pattern and avoid hitting the delicate tines on the bottom of the bowl for best results. Use it to make Iced Matcha or regular matcha tea. - Dr. Weil and Diana

We want to know: what tools do you use on repeat in your kitchens? Share in the comments!

Food as Medicine: Ginger For Digestion

Ginger has been used for centuries as a natural digestive aid, and modern research backs up many of its traditional uses. Here are five reasons ginger is effective in supporting healthy digestion - plus a Ginger Digestive recipe!

5 Reasons Ginger is Soothing

1. Stimulates digestive enzymes. Ginger contains active compounds called gingerols and shogaols, which stimulate saliva, bile, and gastric enzymes. These secretions help the body break down food more efficiently, speeding up digestion and reducing feelings of heaviness after meals.

2. Helps food move through the digestive tract. One of ginger’s key benefits is its ability to enhance gastric motility, meaning it helps move food and gas through the stomach and intestines more smoothly. This reduces bloating, cramping, and discomfort, particularly after large or fatty meals.