Ginger Chews Benefits + 5 Reasons I Eat Them Regularly!

I’ve loved ginger chews for years — I first discovered them in college — my love grew even deeper when I realized that they have benefits beyond just tasting great. I eat them daily like candy, and they were one of the only things to help my first trimester nausea and morning sickness during early pregnancy. And now, even that I’m not pregnant, I still have Prince of Prince ginger chews on autoship since my husband and I eat them daily!

So, why do I like ginger candy so much? I’ve had stomach issues on and off for 20+ years. Most of it is related to my gut and digestion, which I manage well with my diet, but sometimes, I’ll get an upset stomach even when I’ve been careful about what I’ve eaten. One of my essentials for dealing with indigestion and nausea is Prince of Peace Ginger Chews.

Today I’m sharing the benefits of ginger chews and why I eat them regularly.

But first, what are ginger chews? Ginger chews are pieces of pure natural ginger root that are boiled to soften and then coated in a thin layer of sugar. My favorite brand is Prince of Peace Ginger since they don’t have too much sugar. They also have flavored versions, like peanut butter, lychee, mango, mandarin orange, and lemon. My favorites are the original and mango flavors. My husband likes the lychee best.

Ginger Chews Benefits

So what is so good about ginger chews? Ginger a well-known stomach soother to help fight nausea and motion sickness, and ginger has anti inflammatory properties as well. And beyond that, ginger has compounds that provide various health benefits. It contributes to antimicrobial, anticancer, antiobesity, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory responses in the body. It even has some cardiovascular and respiratory benefits (source), and research suggests that ginger may reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (source). It’s also been shown to help reduce blood sugar levels in recent studies!

Here are five reasons I always keep them around!

Ginger Chews For Nausea

As I mentioned, I lived on these during my first trimester to help ease pregnancy nausea. I literally never left the house without them—I keep a handful in my purse. At home, I had some at my desk, by the couch, and in the kitchen. Our pantry is always well-stocked with ginger chews!! A small dose of powdered ginger for morning sickness is recommended, and these chews were the perfect way for me to get just enough in my diet.

Ginger is a well-known stomach soother that helps fight nausea and motion sickness. And beyond that, ginger has compounds that provide various health benefits. It contributes to antimicrobial, anticancer, antiobesity, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory responses in the body. It even has some cardiovascular and respiratory benefits. (Source)

Ginger chews are also recommended for people going through chemotherapy since nausea is a common side effect of treatment. (But, of course, before you take anything new when you’re working with a doctor, be sure to ask them first.) These are amazing for helping relieve nausea. It’s no wonder so many people tell you to include ginger in your diet.

Ginger Chews For Digestion

I also eat them after every single meal. Why? Ginger helps move food through the body more quickly, and since slower digestion is a common issue during pregnancy (thanks to hormones!), ginger chews quickly became a must after meals when I was pregnant. Just one chew helped a lot with my heartburn and the feeling of “Why do I feel so dang full?! I didn’t even eat that much!” that so many pregnant women experience, myself included.

I still eat them after most meals now!

Ginger Chews For Upset Stomach

If you’re a runner, you may have experienced upset stomach woes after a long run or race. Ginger chews are one of my go-to’s when that happens. Soothing my stomach quickly is essential since refueling after a hard workout is so important (and so is fueling before!). But if your stomach is upset, it makes it hard to eat a real meal.

Similar to helping food move through your system more quickly, ginger also helps expel intestinal gas, which relieves an upset stomach. (Gas often builds up after races or long runs due to the fuel you’re taking in, gulping air when drinking water, and just the general stress on your body.)

When I’m logging serious miles, I usually end up eating a few Prince of Peace ginger chews in the afternoon after my workout. And I also plan to take the with me to every race from now on, after my great pre-Boston puking disaster.

Ginger Chews For Motion Sickness

Despite how much I travel, I hate flying. I get really anxious during take-off and landing and if there is any turbulence, I am VERY on edge. (I had a full-on panic attack on a plane one year, where they had to call for a medical professional on the plane. Oof.) On top of that, I also get motion sickness from flying. Consequently, I NEVER fly without ginger chews. Not only do they help with the nausea I get on planes, but they’re a comfort food since I eat them at home so often.

Ginger also helps with carsickness. When we head up to Boone, NC, I pack extra ginger chews since the roads there are very curvy and wind all over the place. While sitting in the front, or ideally, driving, helps with my nausea a lot, I’m a small person, so I often get relegated to the backseat. And holy moly, nausea is a LOT worse for me when I’m sitting in the backseat. So, popping ginger chews is necessary.

Ginger Chews For Acid Reflux

Ginger can reduce inflammation, which may relieve some of the symptoms of acid reflux. Typically acid reflux is caused by the inflammation of the esophagus, and if that is less inflamed, you won’t feel acid reflux as strongly. Not only that, but ginger also helps with gastrointestinal irritation and lessens gastric contractions, which helps reduce the risk of acid flowing from your stomach from your esophagus…sorry for the TMI!

Ginger chews have just the right amount of ginger to help, without too much that can cause irritation.

Satisfying a craving for something sweet!

They taste GOOD I hope that was obvious in the introduction when I told you I’ve loved these for a long time, but I really do eat them like candy. My husband and I eat them after lunch and dinner and treat them almost like a piece of gum. They’re sweet and spicy with the texture of a Starburst. I’m like both the regular and the lemon flavor!

These taste better than most sweets, which makes me want to keep eating more and more (ahem, ice cream sandwiches). The POP Ginger Chews don’t have nearly as much sugar as some other brands I’ve tried, and the spicy ginger kick makes them so that just 1-2 chews is plenty to satisfy my afternoon or evening sweet tooth. My grocery staples are all in this post.

Convenience

Prince of Peace Gingers Chews are individually wrapped (they are not like Tootsie rolls in a parchment paper wrapper; these are in little bags you tear open), which makes them easy to keep in your purse and take everywhere—which I do!

Are Ginger Chews Good For You?

Short answer: yes! Longer answer: Yes! But in moderation.

Ginger Chews have tons of health benefits (which you’ve already read about) and they can be a great aid for people suffering from stomach issues. However, too much ginger can cause heartburn, so make sure you’re not eating Ginger Chews by the handful ;).

A few (I probably eat about 2-4 a day) is great. And since they’re individually wrapped, you don’t need to worry about eating too many without thinking. As with any candy, sweet treats are always best in moderation, even when they have the great health benefits of ginger. Each ginger chew is 15 calories.

While ginger tea is certainly another option to get all the benefits of ginger, I’ll be honest, I never make it, especially in the heat of summer when pregnant! And I definitely don’t want all the sugar that comes with ginger ale. (I also can’t stand sweet drinks). So ginger chews are the way to go for me!

Prince of Peace Ginger Chews Nutrition

So what is in Prince of Peace Ginger Chews? Not much! Cane Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Ginger and Coconut Oil are the only ingredients in the Original Ginger Chews.

They’re 100% natural, gluten-free, and vegan. One chew has about 15 and 3 grams of sugar.

Where to buy

I typically buy them online at Amazon or Whole Foods. You can also find them at Target (new in the candy section!), Rite Aid or Vitamin Shoppe. You can use this Store Locator to find them near you.

You can also find other brands of chew ginger candies (like Ginger People/Gin Gins) on Amazon, however I’m partial to Prince of Peace Ginger Chews.

If you’re a fellow ginger chew addict, I’d love to hear why you love them! Snag them here.

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