Low Iodine Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shot
This fiery little shot packs a serious punch of anti-inflammatory goodness into just a few ounces of liquid. Fresh ginger and turmeric are the stars here, delivering that bold, warming heat that cuts right through the brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Black pepper is a smart addition — it helps activate the turmeric's beneficial compounds, and it's a detail that separates a truly thoughtful wellness shot from a basic one. A touch of raw honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness to make it genuinely enjoyable rather than something you have to choke down. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, this recipe is naturally a great fit — every ingredient is a whole, plant-based food with no hidden additives or processed components to second-guess. Blend, strain, and you're done; it keeps in the fridge for up to five days, so you can prep a batch at the start of the week and have your morning ritual ready to go.
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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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