Low Iodine Wheatgrass & Ginger Wellness Shot
This little green shot packs a serious punch of earthy wheatgrass, warming ginger, and bright lemon into just a couple of sips. It's the kind of morning ritual that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself — because you are. People following a low-iodine protocol often have to scrutinize even the most innocent-looking wellness products for hidden seaweed extracts, dairy derivatives, or iodized salt, but every ingredient here is straightforward and clean. Fresh lemon juice brings a citrusy lift, turmeric adds its signature golden warmth, and a pinch of black pepper helps round out the whole blend. The optional raw honey softens the grassy bite just enough without overpowering the other flavors. Blending and straining takes less than five minutes, so there's no excuse not to make this a daily habit. Serve it immediately for the brightest flavor and the most vibrant color.
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2 servings
- 1 tsp wheatgrass powder (or 1 oz fresh wheatgrass juice)
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
- ¼ cup cold water
- ⅛ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp raw honey (optional)
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the wheatgrass powder, grated ginger, lemon juice, cold water, turmeric, and black pepper in a blender or a small jar. If using fresh wheatgrass juice, add it in place of the powder and water.
- 2
Blend on high for 15–20 seconds, or whisk vigorously until the powder is fully dissolved and the mixture is uniform in color with no visible clumps.
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