Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots

These 5-ingredient wellness shots are:

  • Citrusy
  • Spicy
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • High in antioxidants
  • Vitamin-C rich
  • Immune boosting

Turmeric (curcumin) boasts amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years to aid in conditions such as breathing problems, joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and more.

Ginger is a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that is known to aid digestion and relieve nausea.

Lemon is naturally detoxifying and alkalizing in the body, aids in digestion, and contains vitamin C, which boosts the immune system.

Orange is high in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and folate which boosts the immune system and improves mood.

Black pepper helps boost the absorption of turmeric by up to 2,000%.

Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots

Servings: 2 shots
Prep time: 10 minutes 

 

Ingredients

1 large orange
1 large lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh turmeric (peeling optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger (peeling optional)
1/8 tsp black pepper (or cayenne pepper)

 

    Instructions

    1. Blend. 
      JUICER: To a juicer, add peeled orange, peeled lemon, turmeric, and ginger.
      BLENDER: Add turmeric and ginger to a blender. Then add the juice of the orange and the lemons (this helps the mixture blend easier and removes the pulp/rind). Blend on high. Add a little water if it has trouble blending. Then strain through a small fine mesh strainer, or nut milk bag. Be aware that turmeric stains.

    2. For maximum benefits, top with your choice of fresh cracked black pepper or cayenne pepper, and enjoy immediately.

     

    Tips

    • Add 1/4 tsp of olive oil. Fat can improve turmeric absorption.
    • Easily peel the ginger and turmeric by scraping it off with the tip of a spoon.
    • If needed, fresh ginger and turmeric can be substituted for powdered. Use 1 teaspoon of each. But fresh has the most health benefits!
    • FOR STORING: Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 24 hours (although it's best when fresh).
    • LEFTOVER PULP: You can freeze any leftover pulp into an ice cube try and add to smoothies or refrigerate and use in cooking recipes.
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