Why You Should Be Taking A Ginger Shot Daily - Pure Green

Lemon ginger shots are a great way to start your day. Try drinking one first thing in the morning upon waking. Ginger gives you all the aforementioned benefits, and is a great way to spike that metabolism and wake up the digestive system.

The lemon juice adds its own benefits too. It’s great for the immune system because of its high vitamin C content. It also boasts alkalinizing properties, so it’s a great way to balance your pH levels. Many people have bodies that are too acidic, which is toxic and leads to many problems, like fatigue, acne, and weight gain. It’s important to keep your body’s pH levels balanced and healthy. Lemon juice also contains antioxidants that help to cleanse the liver and digestive system. This helps the body to release toxins and lose extra weight you may be carrying. Give this shot a try today, and you’ll be hooked. Plus, it only takes about a minute to make!

Ingredients:

• Juice of ½ a lemon

• 1 large knob of ginger

Peel the skin off of the ginger knob and put it into your juicer. Mix the ginger juice with the lemon juice. Now drink! Don’t sip-- throw that sucker back. Easy!

Ginger, Lemon, & Cayenne Pepper Shot Recipe

If you like a spicy kick, try this shot. This is a great shot for when you’re hungover or feeling ill. It’s similar to the ginger and lemon shot above but with a special little extra- cayenne pepper! This is a classic juice shot that cleanses the body, detoxifies the organs, and boosts metabolism.

Cayenne pepper has many medicinal and health benefits, like ginger and lemon. It aids in healthy circulation throughout the body, which is great for those suffering from circulatory issues. If you are prone to blood clots or at risk of clogged arteries, try adding cayenne to your diet. This shot is a great way to do so every morning. Cayenne contains a compound called capsaicin that reduces inflammation and soothes pain. It’s also an anti-irritant, which makes it a great remedy for ulcers, upset stomachs, coughs, and diarrhea. Cayenne boasts many powerful vitamins too, such as vitamins A and E. Vitamin A maintains healthy vision, skin, and neurological function. It’s also an antioxidant that fights free radicals. Vitamin E is required for proper organ functioning, but it also helps slow the aging process. Cayenne also helps digestion. It stimulates saliva production, which is imperative for healthy digestion (as well as preventing bad breath). It also increases the flow of enzyme production, which is equally important to a properly functioning digestive system.

Ingredients:

• Juice of ½ a lemon

• 1 large knob of ginger

• Pinch of cayenne pepper

Peel and chop your ginger and throw it in your juicer or blender. Pour the lemon juice into your ginger juice and add the cayenne. Stir well and throw back the shot. That spicy zing should really get you going. (Hint: You can add a pinch of turmeric for extra anti-inflammatory properties)

What is ginger juice and how can I make it?

Everyone should have ginger juice in their kitchen. This is because ginger has multiple benefits for your health.

Ginger juice comes from ginger root which is related to the ginger plant. It is essentially just fresh ginger which has been juiced in a regular juicer (or in a cold press juicer for best results of course!). This is a very beneficial herb and is good fortreating stomach problems such as nausea and vomiting. Some of the other conditions ginger can help with include colds, coughing, fever , flu symptoms, morning sickness , joint pain , rheumatoid arthritis , muscle pain , osteoarthritis , and headache . There are many more things this powerful little root can do for you, but these are some of the most important ones that we will be discussing today when it comes to ginger juice recipes.

A ginger shot also known as ginger ale in other parts of the world is ginger juice mixed with water or soda. Some people drink these potent little shots for nausea and vomiting. Ginger has many other health benefits as well. These include lowering of cholesterol, weight loss and cancer prevention.

Ginger root is a powerful herb that everyone simply must have in their kitchen and having a shot of it is just one way to benefit from the root, health-wise.

There are many recipes that call for ginger juice, out there. One of the most popular ones is ginger ale which is a shot of ginger mixed with sparkling water or club soda instead of tap water as was mentioned before. It's really easy to make ginger ale as you’ll see below:

Ingredients:

• Fresh ginger root (1/2 cup, chopped and peeled)

• Sparkling water/club soda (1 cup)

• Lemon juice (to your desired taste)

• Honey or maple syrup (to your desired taste)

• Ice (optional)

• And most importantly, a juicer

This recipe is so easy to make that you'll be done in less than 15 minutes. You start with a ginger root and chop it up (if it’s not already chopped) into small pieces and put them in the juicer. After that you take out and strain your juice into a glass, add some sparkling water or club soda, lemon juice, honey and ice if desired and drink up before it's too late! (Again, you can add a small pinch of turmeric here to pump up the health benefits)

Another popular recipe, although it doesn’t call for ginger juice specifically, is homemade ginger syrup!

Ingredients:

• Fresh ginger root (1 cup, sliced and peeled)

• Granulated sugar (1 cup)

• Water (¾ cup)

• Lime juice (just a tiny splash)

In a saucepan, on medium heat, mix the water and sugar. You will need to stir this continuously to help the sugar dissolve. Once the sugar is all dissolved, you can add the ginger. You will need to keep the heat on medium and bring the ginger and syrup to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down lower and cover the mixture and allow it to simmer for roughly 15 minutes. You can then remove it from the heat and allow it to sit for about an hour, giving the ginger enough time to steep. You can then strain the syrup into a glass bottle or jar for storing, and Voila! You now have fresh ginger syrup, ready to use in teas, smoothies, juices and even cocktails! (Hint: You can add a little pinch of turmeric here too, for extra benefits)

Those are just two of many recipes that people enjoy making, and there are so many more worth making! This powerful root is known to have anti-inflammatory effects, aid digestion, protect the stomach from ulcers, prevent cancer, strengthen bones, improve sleep quality, give skin a nice glow, help fight off colds and flu symptoms, boost metabolism, lower cholesterol levels naturally without the use of medications, help fight depression , and more! All this makes ginger root an extraordinary kitchen staple that everyone should have in their homes.

Additional Ginger Shot Benefits

Ginger has been used for centuries to fight colds and is an effective antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent. It also helps with nausea, gas, bloating and even motion sickness! Pure Green’s little miracle shotscontain ginger root extract in the form of organic ginger concentrate (from ginger grown in Peru) as well as ginger essential oil extract which helps soothe your stomach lining and calm any digestive distress. They also contain vitamin C which can increase the effectiveness of ginger by 60%. These two extracts work together to give you a kick-start when feeling under the weather. You should feel relief after just one shot.

Cold pressed ginger shots are raw and filled with enzymes that can boost your metabolism while removing heavy metals, such as mercury, from your body. Ginger has been used by many cultures for thousands of years to help treat a variety of problems, from indigestion to poisoning. This is because it has anti-spasmodic, diaphoretic, expectorant and carminative properties. It cansoothe an upset stomach and allow the body to expel toxins naturally through sweat or breath. Ginger also helps with cold symptoms due to its warm nature. In addition it can break up mucus in the lungs as well as reduce inflammation throughout the respiratory system.

In a recent study women who had suffered from PMS for at least two years were given ginger supplements or placebos twice a day for three months. The ginger group experienced significant relief of PMS symptoms in comparison to the placebo group which led researchers to conclude that ginger could be an effective treatment for PMS.

In clinical studies, people with osteoarthritis have reported that taking ginger orally every day alleviated their symptoms, including morning stiffness, pain and tenderness. Ginger has also been shown to reduce muscle pain in runners .

The benefits of these potent little shots can be seen in the digestive system as well. People with indigestion may find ginger helpful because it helps to improve stomach-emptying, leaving you feeling more satisfied after a meal. One clinical study found that ginger may help people with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) have less abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation when taken daily for 8 weeks.

Other Important Information on Ginger Root

It is important when drinking these zingy shots, to monitor how much ginger you are consuming daily. Some ginger shot recipes have ginger root juice as their main ingredient while others include ginger root flavor (powder) from other sources and don't contain ginger juice. This is something people need to be aware of so they can keep track of how much ginger root they're actually getting per day. Even though ginger has many health benefits for your body it's still a powerful root, and in high doses can have negative effects. Before starting any ginger shot program make sure that you talk with your doctor about the benefits for your specific health conditions, first. A lot of times ginger is used by pregnant women because it helps with morning sickness. Other individuals may have cardiovascular issues or liver problems and should consult with their doctor before downing these powerful little shots.

Ginger is very powerful and everyone should have some in their kitchen. Making shots from it, is just one of many ways to benefit from ginger, health-wise. When cooking with ginger root there are many recipes out there but some of the most popular ones include ginger ale and ginger syrup. These easy to make drink recipes will help you fully benefit from its potent properties. Have fun making your own zingy and zesty shots at home today and feel free to share more ginger juice benefits in the comments section below, as well as any extra juice recipes and ideas you may want to share!