Gut Friendly Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shot
There is something almost electric about downing a small glass of something this vibrant, and this wellness shot delivers that feeling in every sip. Fresh ginger and turmeric are the real stars here — both are widely celebrated for their role in supporting a calm, happy gut, and using whole, raw knobs rather than powders means you get the full intensity of each root. The black pepper is not just there for heat; it actually helps your body absorb the beneficial compounds in turmeric more effectively, which is a small but genuinely smart detail. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up and adds a dose of vitamin C, while raw honey rounds out the sharpness with just enough natural sweetness. Blending and straining the mixture keeps the texture smooth and easy to drink quickly, so there is no chewing or grimacing involved. A pinch of cayenne is optional, but if your gut tolerates a little warmth, it adds a satisfying kick that lingers in the best way. Make a batch on Sunday, stash it in the fridge, and you have a five-day ritual that takes almost no effort to keep going.
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6 servings
- 3 oz (about 1 large knob) fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 oz (about 1 small knob) fresh turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ginger, turmeric, lemon juice, and cold water in a blender. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until the mixture is as smooth as possible and the liquid turns a deep orange-yellow.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small pitcher or jar. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing firmly on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
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