In this time of sickness, we’re all looking for something to boost our immune system. This immunity shot with ginger and lemon is a great way to boost your immune system in the morning to get you ready for the day!
In eighth grade, I came upon a video somewhere on the world wide web, of somebody making a shot of lemon and ginger juice. I decided to try it myself. The first time I made it, I was a bit surprised by the kick it had! (If you try this recipe, you’ll understand what I mean.😂) But the more I drank the ginger and lemon juice combo, the more I liked it!
I loved it so much that I decided to bring it to school and have my friends try it. We all sat around the lunch table drinking tiny little spoonfuls of really strong ginger + lemon shots. I am not sure how my middle school principal didn’t say anything or ask any questions to be honest. 😉 But, that became my thing. My friend group had a joke about how healthy I am because of the ginger + lemon shots. (My parents actually didn’t know about this story until now so… sorry Mom and Dad!😂)
Organic Ginger vs Normal Ginger
I am generally not a bit advocator for the organic movement, but in this case, I DEFINITELY recommend spending a little extra money on organic ginger.
As you can see there is a LARGE difference between the two shots. The bright yellow one was made with organic ginger and lemon juice. The shot with a red tint was made with non-organic ginger and lemon juice. I’m not sure what happens, but some of the chemicals in the non-organic ginger react with the lemon juice to make the shot turn red. The organic ginger shot also has a much stronger kick!
Moral of the story, buy organic ginger. 😉
On top of being delicious, this shot has so many health benefits!
Ginger Health Benefits
- improves blood flow
- anti-inflammatory
- aids digestion
- strengthens immune system
- (if pregnant) minimizes morning sickness
Lemon Health Benefits
- good source of vitamin C
- reduces risk of kidney stones
- also aids digestion
- lowering stroke risk
- helps maintain a healthy completion
Note
I AM NOT A DOCTOR. I would like to make this very clear. This post is not meant to be taken as medical advice. All of the information on this post is from my personal research done on the internet. For any 100% reliable medical information, talk to your family physician.
Immunity Shot {Ginger + Lemon}
AuthorbasilanddillDifficultyBeginnerGrab a zester/fine grater, and grate your thumb of ginger. Squeeze the ginger shreds with your hands or with a cheese cloth. (See pictures above for direction) Next, juice half a lemon. Strain the juice to get out all of the seeds.
Combine the ginger and lemon juice in a small glass and drink!. Enjoy! <3 (Make sure to have some water with you to wash it down afterwards. ;))
Ingredients
Directions
Grab a zester/fine grater, and grate your thumb of ginger. Squeeze the ginger shreds with your hands or with a cheese cloth. (See pictures above for direction) Next, juice half a lemon. Strain the juice to get out all of the seeds.
Combine the ginger and lemon juice in a small glass and drink!. Enjoy! <3 (Make sure to have some water with you to wash it down afterwards. ;))