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24 hours to a happier gut? Sign us up for these health shots!
These health shots promise to get to work, right away
Taking shots can fix your gut.
Yes, you read that right.
Packed with enzymes, anti-inflammatory compounds and gut-friendly nutrients that reduce bloating, soothe digestion, and support your microbiome in seconds, all this au naturale lineup of shots — curated by wellness pages @healthyeatingfeed and @realfoodritual — really needs is for them to be made fresh, consumed on an empty stomach or conversely, 20 to 30 minutes before a meal, at least 3 to 4 times a week. So are you ready to drink your way to a healthier gut in 24 hours?
Take your pick below.
Digestive enzyme shot
Ingredients: Papaya - 1/4 cup, fresh ginger - 1 inch, pineapple - 1/4 cup, juice of half a lemon
Method: Blend all ingredients until smooth and serve immediately. Add 1tbsp of warm water for a thinner, 'shot-like' texture.
Digestion booster shot
Ingredients: Green apple - 1/4 cup, celery stalk - 1, lemon juice - 1tbsp, fresh fennel - 1inch
Method: Blend until liquid and strain only if needed. Chilling the apple beforehand will give you cool shots and even calmer digestion.
Anti-inflammation shot
Ingredients: Carrot - 1/4 cup, fresh turmeric - 1tsp, pinch of black pepper, honey - 1tsp
Method: Blend everything till smooth and have right away. Using freshly grated turmeric provided stronger anti-inflammatory effects than powder.
Liver support shot
Ingredients: Beetroot - 1/4 cup, ginger - 1 inch, apple cider vinegar - 1tbsp, water - 1 to 2tbsps
Method: Blend all ingredients well and take immediately for best effect.
Bowel regulatory shot
Ingredients: Kiwi - 1, baby spinach - 1/4 cup, lime juice - 1tbsp, aloe vera juice - 1tbsp
Method: Blend until smooth but don't strain after. This keeps the fibre intact. Using cold aloe vera juice for this shot reduces gut irritation and boosts hydration.
Which of these will you be kickstarting your health shots journey with?
