Ginger Shot
Ginger shots are little mixed drinks made with juiced or shredded ginger root. They are sometimes blended with various other substances, such as lemon juice or manuka honey.
How to make a ginger shot at home..
1. Combine 24 grams of peeled, fresh ginger root with 60 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2. Blend on high speed until cloudy
3. Strain the mixture and reserve the juice
4. Enjoy 30 ml of the mixture each day, store in refrigerator in an airtight bottle
5. If using sweet ingredients, only add a small amount to limit sugar intake
Potential Health Benefits...
1. Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants properties: ginger contains substances such as gingerols and paradols which can help decrease inflammation in the body, which is good for muscle and chronic pain.
2. Digestion and gut health: ginger can help increase the movement of food through your stomach, improve indigestion, decrease bloating and reduce intestinal cramping whilst also influencing gut microbiota.
3. Aids in weight loss: demonstrated to lower body weight, reduce hunger, and increase the thermic impact of meals, or the calories burned during digestion.
Turmeric Shot
Potent concentrated small drinks made from using either fresh root or turmeric powder.
How to make a turmeric shot...
1. Use 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder or an inch of fresh turmeric. If using fresh turmeric, peel and wash
2. In a blender, combine the turmeric root or powder with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 cup of coconut water or water with a pinch of black pepper
3. Strain the mixture for smoother mix, serve and enjoy!
Potential Health Benefits....
1. Has antioxidant properties: they help the body fight the damaging effects of a process known as oxidation. This process can in due time cause chronic inflammations but turmeric shot may help alleviate this.
2. May lower your risk of cardiovascular disease: curcumin found in turmeric may help protect many factors that are involved in heart disease.
3. Can boost the development of memory and new brain cells: Curcumin can increase the brains levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Thus, delaying many brain diseases and improving memory by promoting the life of nerve cells. However, more research is needed to further support this.
4. May reduce the growth of cancerous cells as curcumin plays a role limiting the growth of new blood vessels in tomours and possibly causing cancerous cell death.
How to make a turmeric and ginger shot...
1. Combine fresh lemon juices (1 cup or 4 lemons), chopped ginger (half a ginger), turmeric (2 tablespoon chopped or 2 teaspoon of ground ginger), honey (3 tablespoon), water (tablespoon) and black pepper (pinch) in a blender
2. Blend until smooth, strain the mixture to extract juice and enjoy.
Potential Health Benefit...
1. Anti-inflammatory: Both ginger and turmeric contain compounds that can help reduce inflammation in the body.
2. Antioxidants: Both are rich in antioxidants that protects cells from damage and harm.
3. Pain Relief: Some research shows that a combination of both can help relieve pain in conditions such as arthritis.
4. Immune System Support: Ginger in particular has immune-boosting property which enhance immune function
Turmeric and Ginger Shot
Ginger and turmeric, both from plant family, when combined together possesses potential health benefits.