Ginger and turmeric shot: the superfood and its effects

The small drink with a big effect can also be made at home. All you need for this is a a handful of ingredients and a blender.

You need:

• 25 g ginger
• 25 g turmeric
• Juice of 3 lemons (approx. 120 ml)
• Juice of 3 oranges (approx. 150 ml)
• Optional: some apple juice or carrot juice

The specified amount is enough for approx. six to seven ginger-turmeric shots. And this is how the ingredients become a real power drink:

1. Peel the ginger and turmeric.
2. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Pour the finished mixture into a clean screw-top jar and leave to infuse in the fridge for four to six hours.
4. Then strain through a sieve.
5. Fill the finished ginger and turmeric shots into sterilized bottles and store in the fridge. But be careful: homemade turmeric shots can only be kept for a few days without heat treatment.

If you want to save time and effort and, above all, avoid the stubborn discoloration that occurs when processing fresh turmeric tubers, it is better to use the natural ginger shots from LiveFresh grab. They are gently preserved without any heat. 

Turmeric - also known as Indian saffron or turmeric - belongs to the genus of the ginger family. The power tuber originates from South Asia and requires tropical temperatures between 20 and 30 °C all year round to grow. The active ingredient curcuminwhich is the main active ingredient, is found in the root and is also responsible for the orange color. 

Thanks to the synergistic combination of this active ingredient with other valuable plant substances, the root has been used for thousands of years as more than just a spice. The Support of the immune system has made it a valued plant with health benefits health benefits.
It used to be believed that curcumin was most effective when taken in combination with pepper. However, this has not been confirmed by more recent studies, which is why the joint consumption of pepper can be dispensed with.

You can find the root both fresh and dried or in in the form of juices or refreshing shots on the market. Here are a few tips on what you can use the root for:

• For seasoning food when cooking. 
• For the preparation of fine soups, rice or Asian dishes such as curry.
• You can use the root to make drinks such as tea, latte, juice or for a specially created shot. It goes particularly well with oranges.

In contrast to ginger, the yellow root does not give your dishes a pungent taste - the root is characterized above all by its fine spicy aroma flavor.

On our blog you will find many more recipes to try out and make yourself.

One thing is undisputed: The yellow power tuber contains many vital substances by nature. Curcurmin always takes center stage. LiveFresh offers a cold-pressed shot from the power tuber - never heated and 100% natural. This preserves all the important nutrients and, above all, the special effects of the power tuber:

• Kurkuma Power - The ingredients of ginger and turmeric and the high vitamin C content make it the perfect everyday companion.
• Ingwer Sturm - combines the nutritional benefits of ginger, apple and lime.
• Ingwer Prise - Mix of grapefruit, lime, ginger, kiwi and apple as well as 60mg caffeine for an extra energy kick.

Are you still unsure which shot suits you best? Or would you like to try all the varieties? Then why not try a Shots tasting package and find out which one you like best.

A turmeric shot is a power drink from different ingredients like turmericginger, lemon and orange juice. Only one LiveFresh shot with the root a day can already help to normal function of your immune system*.

*Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system

Turmeric is used as a spice in preparations, but the fresh tuber is also used in juice recipes. The power tuber also supports the normal function of the immune systembut also other functions of the body such as the liverthe nervous system, respiratory tract, cardiovascular system and the skin.

Feel free to browse through our blog and discover delicious recipes to make yourself.

Turmeric-ginger shots are healthy - that is undisputed. The health-promoting and anti-inflammatory effects are mainly due to the vitamins and other plant ingredients to thank. The Ginger and turmeric shots are the ideal way to support the normal function of the immune system*.

*Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system

The recommended amount of turmeric shots is depends on the dosage of the ingredients. Cold-pressed turmeric shots from LiveFresh are designed to cover your daily vitamin C requirement. The shot is super beneficial, but the daily amount of one shot per day should not be exceeded. Please also note: Turmeric shots are not a substitute for a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.