Boost Your Metabolism Naturally: Why You Should Take a Ginger Shot Every Day
Does your metabolism need a boost? Studies indicate a shot of ginger may help speed up a slowing metabolism. I talk about metabolism a lot with my students during my unit on Fitness and Nutrition. It’s a hot topic and therefore imperative that the information I provide them is carefully researched and backed by science. They will be able to make informed decisions suitable for them when it comes to their overall health and well-being.
How Does Ginger Boosts Metabolism?
The thermogenic effect of Ginger when eating is what makes it the best bang for your metabolic buck. You’ll be burning off calories even while you eat. Not only is ginger good for boosting metabolism but could also play a role in your overall wellness. Combined with other ingredients like lemon and honey, ginger can be a powerful natural elixir for inflammation, digestion, and giving your immune system a boost. But it is essential to check with your health care provider if there are any underlying health concerns before indulging.
One thing we know for sure, ginger shots are a little healthier than your typical happy hour shot.
Additional Health Benefits Include:
Highly effective against nausea, especially morning sickness
Contains gingerol, which has medical properties… This can help with digestion and fight the flu and common cold
Has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
Known to help with weight loss and osteoarthritis
Lowers blood sugar levels and can decrease your risk of heart disease
Reduces menstrual pain and cholesterol levels
Improves brain function and protects against Alzheimer’s disease
Help fight infections
Let’s start serving up a round of ginger shots!
How to Make A Round of Ginger Shots
The Ginger Boosting Shot Ingredients:
Ginger Shots
Ginger (one thumb-size length
Lemon (large)
Honey (Optional)
The Ginger Boosting Shot Recipe
Chop the ginger into small pieces
Peel the Lemon (Leave white pith and lemon flesh)
Cut into slices and remove any seeds
For a Juicer: Push everything thru starting with ginger, lemon, lemon, ginger until all ingredients pushed through the juicer
For a Blender: Add everything to the blender, blend on highest speed until smooth
Separate with a mesh strainer
Either way, divide between shot glasses and store remaining juice in a covered glass bottle for up to 3 days.
WARNING: It’s SPICY, so Down it like it’s your favorite tequila shot