Pregnancy Friendly Turmeric Ginger Shot
Fresh ginger and turmeric are two of the most celebrated roots for supporting overall wellness, and this bright little shot packs both into a single sippable moment. The lemon juice adds a zingy lift while raw honey rounds out the sharpness into something genuinely enjoyable rather than medicinal. During pregnancy, it can be tricky to find convenient wellness drinks that skip artificial additives, preservatives, and questionable ingredients — this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable foods you blend and strain yourself. Ceylon cinnamon, the gentler variety called for here, is the optional finishing touch that adds warmth without overdoing it. The whole process comes together in just a few minutes, and the batch keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so you can shake one up each morning without starting from scratch. It's the kind of small daily ritual that feels nourishing and intentional, which is exactly the energy pregnancy calls for.
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4 servings
- 3 oz fresh turmeric root, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 oz fresh ginger root, peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- ⅛ tsp ceylon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the turmeric, ginger, lemon juice, and cold water in a blender. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until the mixture is as smooth as possible.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth set over a small pitcher, 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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