The nutrients from fresh fruits and vegetables are unmatched by any supplement that is also more affordable. Incorporating more fresh produce into your diet can seem tricky and one of the best ways to start adding healthy, fresh foods is juicing. Having a small glass of juice is quick and easy with the added benefits of using certain fruits and vegetables to address certain health targets.
Beets are an excellent source of energy which explains why beet farmer and worker of Dunder Mifflin on “The Office” Dwight Schrute is always full of energy that fuels his hijinks. Beet juice can make a great natural energy shot to help improve exercise performance.
A simple recipe for a natural energy shot is juicing 1-inch ginger, 1 beetroot, 1 apple, 1 cucumber, and 1 apple. Sprinkle a pinch of salt into the juice and enjoy your natural energy booster.
Apple cider has a ton of health benefits to improve your overall health, help you lose weight, and improve your digestion rich in antioxidants and amino acids. There are a couple of different flavors to choose from when making your own apple cider vinegar shots that are a great pre- or post-workout juice.
It’s recommended to dilute these apple cider vinegar shots with sparkling or regular water (6-8 oz.) that will be best for your digestion. These are some variations of different apple cider vinegar shots with different flavors and health benefits associated with ingredients:
- Orange Turmeric Ginger – ¼ tsp. Ginger Powder, 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar, 4 tbsp. Orange Juice, ¼ tsp. Turmeric Powder, and an optional pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Pomegranate Lemon – 3 tbsp. Pomegranate Juice, 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar, and 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice.
- Orange Cranberry – 2 tbsp. Cranberry Juice, 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar, and 1 tbsp. Orange Juice.
You can choose to incorporate fresh juices but for a quick recipe, you can buy the juices that you can also drink as a healthy alternative to soda. You can make these shots in batches ahead of time store in the fridge in an air-tight bottle and add them to your water of choice to enjoy this healthy drink.
During flu season it’s important to support your immune system and there is a simple juice recipe to boost your immune system. This simple juice recipe makes six-shot servings: 2 cloves Garlic, 4 Medium Carrots, 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar, 1-inch Garlic Root, and 2 Lemons (peeled). You can drink this juice shot up to three times a day.
Turmeric is a superfood providing a ton of health benefits being an immunity booster, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging. This simple recipe for turmeric shots incorporates simple ingredients: 1-2 tbsp. Honey, 1.5 cups Coconut Water, ½ Lemon (juiced), 2-inch Turmeric Root (or a few tablespoons of the dried spice), ½ inch Fresh Ginger Root, and a pinch of Sea Salt. Place all the ingredients into a blender, blend, serve, and enjoy!
