Optimized Turmeric and Ginger Wellness Shot
Revitalize your day with this zesty Turmeric and Ginger Wellness Shot! Bursting with the golden goodness of turmeric and the spicy kick of fresh ginger, this invigorating elixir is designed to supercharge your health. Just blend with a splash of citrus juice for a refreshing boost that fights inflammation and energizes your spirit!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- ginger
- whole lemons, skin on
- whole organic lime
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 3 tablespoons of a good quality olive oil (45 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- black pepper
- a pinch of Celtic sea salt
- turmeric
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start with brewed green tea as the base instead of water.
- 2
Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and pulse to coat the blender.
- 3
Add whole lemons and a whole organic lime, skin on.
- 4
Add a pinch of Celtic sea salt.
- 5
Blitz the mixture.
- 6
Add ginger and turmeric, then blitz again.
- 7
Strain if desired, then add black pepper to increase absorption.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add black pepper at 0.5-1% of total turmeric weight because piperine increases curcumin bioavailability by up to 2000% through inhibiting hepatic metabolism.ingredient0.5-1% ratio, 2000% increase
- ✓Blend citrus with peel for 90-120 seconds to break down pectin cell walls and release limonene oils that enhance anti-inflammatory compounds.timing90-120 seconds
- ✓Use a 1:10 ratio of fat to turmeric because curcumin is fat-soluble and requires lipids for proper absorption in the digestive tract.technique1:10 ratio
- ✓Brew green tea at 175°F for 3-4 minutes to extract maximum catechins without releasing bitter tannins that can bind and reduce nutrient absorption.technique175°F, 3-4 minutes
- ✓Consume within 30 minutes of preparation because vitamin C from citrus degrades rapidly when exposed to light and oxygen, losing 25% potency per hour.timing30 minutes, 25% per hour
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Optimized Turmeric and Ginger Wellness Shot
Revitalize your day with this zesty Turmeric and Ginger Wellness Shot! Bursting with the golden goodness of turmeric and the spicy kick of fresh ginger, this invigorating elixir is designed to supercharge your health. Just blend with a splash of citrus juice for a refreshing boost that fights inflammation and energizes your spirit!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- ginger
- whole lemons, skin on
- whole organic lime
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 3 tablespoons of a good quality olive oil (45 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- black pepper
- a pinch of Celtic sea salt
- turmeric
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start with brewed green tea as the base instead of water.
- 2
Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and pulse to coat the blender.
- 3
Add whole lemons and a whole organic lime, skin on.
- 4
Add a pinch of Celtic sea salt.
- 5
Blitz the mixture.
- 6
Add ginger and turmeric, then blitz again.
- 7
Strain if desired, then add black pepper to increase absorption.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add black pepper at 0.5-1% of total turmeric weight because piperine increases curcumin bioavailability by up to 2000% through inhibiting hepatic metabolism.ingredient0.5-1% ratio, 2000% increase
- ✓Blend citrus with peel for 90-120 seconds to break down pectin cell walls and release limonene oils that enhance anti-inflammatory compounds.timing90-120 seconds
- ✓Use a 1:10 ratio of fat to turmeric because curcumin is fat-soluble and requires lipids for proper absorption in the digestive tract.technique1:10 ratio
- ✓Brew green tea at 175°F for 3-4 minutes to extract maximum catechins without releasing bitter tannins that can bind and reduce nutrient absorption.technique175°F, 3-4 minutes
- ✓Consume within 30 minutes of preparation because vitamin C from citrus degrades rapidly when exposed to light and oxygen, losing 25% potency per hour.timing30 minutes, 25% per hour