This ultra-healthy detox shot supports immunity, aids weight loss, and boosts metabolism. Cayenne and ginger give it the kick, while the maple syrup and apple make it a smooth shot.
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Fire up your juicer* and prepare for a detox lemon ginger cayenne shot that your body will love!
*Don't have a juicer? Check the Pro Tips for an alternative method using a blender.
Ginger shots have been getting more popular in the last few years. And with so many health benefits, it's no wonder why.
This particular wellness shot is primarily made up of fresh ginger, fresh lemon, and apple. Less than a teaspoon cayenne pepper gives it an extra kick (for those who like a challenge) and maple syrup is our chef's sweetener of choice.
Click here to jump straight to the recipe or read on to learn how this wellness shot can benefit your health.
Why We Love This Lemon Ginger Cayenne Wellness Shot
Here are some of this DIY elixir's powerful health benefits:
- High in Vitamin C and Potassium. Both lemon and apple juice have a ton of Vitamin C. Apple and maple syrup are rich in Potassium.
- Supports immune system. Every ingredient (besides maple syrup) can aid one's immune system and help fight off colds.
- Great dietary aid. Many of the ingredients either help suppress hunger or aid weight loss.
- Anti-inflammatory. Almost every ingredient in this wellness shot has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Antioxidants. Apple and lemon are both rich in antioxidants.
- Increases energy. Apple and maple syrup are known to help improve energy levels.
Ending with the obvious "health benefits": this wellness shot is gluten-free, dairy-free, and fairly low in carbohydrates (assuming one 2 ounce serving size).
Related recipe: Want to try our most popular wellness shot next? Check out Juice Shot: The Metabolic Bomb.
Health Benefits
- aids weight loss
- antioxidant
- supports immune system
- reduces inflammation
- improves digestion
- lowers blood sugar
Ingredients
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lemon (peeled)6 oz2 medium lemons
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ginger6 oz1 1/2 cups chopped
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apple (red)4 1/2 oz2/3 medium apple
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cayenne pepper (ground)1/4 tspsmall pinch
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maple syrup3/4 oz1 1/2 tbsp
Directions
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Peel the lemons.
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Juice the lemon, ginger, and apple together.
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Whisk the ground cayenne pepper and maple syrup into the juice.
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Portion into 2 ounce servings.
Pro Tips
- Don't have a juicer? Combine the ingredients in the blender and pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Push the pulp against the mesh strainer with the back of a spoon to squeeze as much liquid as possible.
- Prefer a milder ginger flavor? Peel the ginger before juicing/blending.
- If you like (or don't mind) the taste of turmeric, add that in as well! It has many health benefits, but can sometimes be a bit hard to take due to the overwhelmingly earthy and bitter flavor, so I would recommend to add sparingly until you grow used to the taste.
5 Comments
by Charlie W
Apple, lemon, ginger juice is my favorite
by Josephine
Nerd receipes that nuerlogical condition,heart, thyroid
Reply by Robin Frey
Hi Josephine,
I recommend juice recipes with green, leafy vegetables. Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collards, and broccoli are are well-known for their wealth of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are rich in brain-healthy nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta carotene. Vitamin K also helps protect your arteries and promote proper blood clotting. From my experience and training, a diet that is largely made up of whole foods and plants is the best way to maintain a healthy body (including the mind, thyroid and heart) as well as rid the body of chronic illnesses. You can find our green juice recipes here: https://www.goodnature.com/recipes/?recipe_tags=green-juice
by Leandro Culp
Is honey as a substitute for maple syrup something that would be acceptable?
Reply by Robin Frey
Hi Leandro,
Yes honey would be a great substitute! Happy juicing 🙂