Easy ginger shot recipe that can 'save your immune system' with 3 ingredients
Gut health is currently a hot topic, with the focus on maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal system, including your stomach.
According to the pros at Healthline, poor gut health can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, upset stomach and skin conditions. Therefore, it's crucial to nourish it with the right types of food and drink to keep your gut microbiome as healthy and diverse as possible.
You've likely spotted various 'health shots' on supermarket shelves - small bottles of juice that claim to aid digestion and maintain gut health.
But instead of spending a fortune on these, which can be quite expensive, you can actually whip up your own at home using just a few ingredients, reports the Express.
Nutritionist Jordan Haworth aka @mrguthealth, who has been documenting his journey on the Mediterranean diet for several years now, says there's a simple way to create energy shots at home that are far cheaper than store-bought ones.
In a video posted earlier this year, he demonstrated two versions - one for energy and one for recovery - with the first one made from just three ingredients.
And if you're in need of a pre-workout boost or simply want to kick-start your day on a high note, then you'll want to try these out.
All you have to do is take 100g of ginger, peel them and slice them very thinly. According to the experts at BBC Good Food, ginger is packed with anti-inflammatory properties, and studies indicate that it may help lower blood pressure as well.
Ginger not only acts as a way to eliminate gas from your digestive system, but also soothes the intestinal tract.
For a healthy boost, toss some ginger into a blender followed by 300ml of beetroot juice. The expert suggests that this juice is packed with nitrates which can enhance blood flow and stamina.
Next, squeeze in the juice of one lemon, brimming with vitamin C that's crucial for cell health, radiant skin, strong bones, and healing wounds, according to the NHS.
Blitz it all together to make six invigorating shots of this juice. The expert added: "We're not straining because we want to keep that prebiotic fibre."
If you're looking for another energising drink post-exercise, the gut health guru shared a recipe for turmeric shots, noting: "Turmeric contains curcumin, which is anti-inflammatory, so it's great to take post-workout."
To whip up this recipe, start with 100g of fresh turmeric, peeled and prepped for the blender.
Grab 100g of peeled chopped ginger and 300ml of pineapple juice as well. The expert explained that pineapple juice is full of digestive enzymes and essential vitamin C.
Jordan added: "Don't forget to add black pepper to activate the curcumin."
Blending everything, he raved: "These will save your gut, your immune system and your bank account."
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