Colourful health shots are the ideal way to boost immunity, reduce fatigue or warm up on a cold day. Full of fruit and aromatic spices, they taste great while providing the body with essential vitamins and minerals. When should you use them and what ingredients should you use to prepare them? Today, we have some sensational recipes for vitamin shots for different occasions!
Vitamin bomb or immunity shot
When vitamin shots are mentioned, an immunity-boosting drink usually comes to mind. This is a good clue - because a vitamin bomb such as the turmeric and ginger shot is a real shot in the cold season! How do you prepare it?
Health shot - a vitamin bomb with dozens of properties
A natural health shot is a simple way to feel better. It is not necessary to use expensive preparations, take dozens of supplements or buy bio-shots from organic shops in order to take care of your body. It is easy to prepare a real vitamin bomb at home - just use the right fruit, spices or honey. Vitamin shots support the immune system, give you energy and help you warm up on a cold day. They are an excellent alternative to ready-made sweetened juices or drinks. As far back as the 30th century BC. Cleopatra drank a daily cleansing concoction with lemon and olive oil - even she discovered the many health benefits of such drinks! Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Kameron Diaz, Ewa Chodakowska... - they too reach for a green smoothie or vitamin shot every day to look after their beauty and well-being. Why not join them too? Discover the best and easiest recipes for health shakes that you can prepare in just a few minutes.
Ingredients:
- 30 g fresh ginger;
- 15 g fresh turmeric;
- medium lemon;
- medium orange;
- tsp honey;
- water (optional).
Preparation:
1. wash the ingredients under cold running water.
2. peel the orange and lemon and de-seed them.
3. slice the ginger and turmeric roots.
Small tip - wear gloves when slicing the turmeric, as the root heavily stains the skin of your hands.
4.Extract the juice from the ingredients using a juicer or a juicer.
5. Add the honey you prepared earlier to the finished juice, and dilute the drink with water if you wish.
That's it! Shot for immunity with turmeric and ginger is an ideal choice both prophylactically and in case of a cold. Not only does it effectively support the body in the fight against infections, but it also tastes exceptional. To further increase the anti-inflammatory effect of the concoction, you can add a dash of cayenne pepper to it.
A warming shot for a cold winter day
During autumn and winter, we most often reach for foods and drinks with warming properties. A vitamin shot can also provide a pleasant feeling of warmth - just add a little cinnamon and elderflower to it. To prepare a warming "drink", you need to reach for:
- 15 g of fresh ginger;
- 15 g of fresh turmeric;
- 5 tangerines;
- a teaspoon of cinnamon;
- a tablespoon of elderberry syrup.
Preparation:
1. wash the tangerines, ginger and turmeric in cold running water.
2. peel the tangerines and remove any seeds.
3. slice the turmeric and ginger roots - you may want to reach for rubber gloves to protect the skin from becoming stained.
4.Using a juicer or juicer, extract the juice from the above ingredients.
5. Add the elderberry syrup and cinnamon and mix well.
Now all you have to do is enjoy the perfect taste of this warming shot. The drink will help you to warm up after a winter walk and will also have a positive effect on your immune system.
How about a dose of energy? A stimulating shot with a hint of coffee
Vitamin shots are not only a way of boosting immunity or warming up, they are also an excellent energy boost. Instead of reaching for another cup of coffee or energy drink, it is better to opt for a stimulating shot! What do you need to prepare it?
Ingredients:
- a small cup of espresso;
- half a glass of lemon juice;
- a few lemon slices;
- a tablespoon of honey.
Preparation:
1. Wait for the espresso to cool down, or if you prefer - put it in a warmer shot.
2. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the coffee and mix well.
3. Add the honey and lemon slices to the coffee and lemon shot and... enjoy the taste of an energising drink!
A coffee and lemon stimulating shot is an ideal choice at any time of the year. Whether at work or on a long mountain hike, a coffee and lemon shake is an ideal choice any time of year.
Relax, take it easy... - calming shot
Vitamin shots are an excellent part of your diet, not only when you have a cold or are tired. By choosing the right ingredients, you can prepare a variant that will soothe your nerves and help you calm down after a long day full of challenges. What do you need for a calming shake?
Ingredients:
- two medium-sized apples;
- teaspoon of lemon balm extract;
- a few lemon balm leaves;
- 20 g of fresh ginger.
Preparation:
1. Peel and slice the ginger.
2. Peel the apples, combine them with the ginger and squeeze the juice using a juicer or a juicer.
3. Add the extract and lemon balm leaves to the finished juice and mix the whole thing.
A melissa calming shot is the perfect choice for the evening after a tiring week or a stressful shift at work. Not only will it help you relax further, but it will also delight your taste buds!
Something for athletes - a beetroot shot for better performance
Do you run, crossfit or cycle long distances? Regardless of your favourite type of activity, as an athlete you need to take extra care of your health. If you are keen to improve your heart's performance and support your cardiovascular system, drink... a beetroot shot every day!
Ingredients:
- medium-sized lemon;
- two beetroots;
- 15 g fresh ginger.
Preparation:
- Peel the lemon, beetroot and ginger.
- Cut the ginger root and beetroot into slices.
- Place all ingredients in a juicer and prepare the juice.
Cheers! A red shot for performance is loads of goodness for the body.
What do you drink your shots in?
You already know the recipes for the best vitamin shots - but what should you serve them in to make them taste even better? Glasses and shot glasses are the perfect setting - because who says you can only drink whisky or alcoholic drinks in them? There are several hundred different models available in the FormAdore range, which are perfectly suited to colourful, fruity shots. You can opt for small glass vodka glasses or liqueur glasses as well as long-drink glasses. It all depends on the target portion of the drink. And if you want to serve a vitamin bomb to everyone in the house or treat your guests to your favourite shot, match the glasses with an elegant jug. The transparent glass will allow the vivid colour of the contents to be exposed and will encourage even the youngest of "non-tasters" to try it!
THE SHORTCUT TO GLASSWARE:
Glasses
Crystal glasses
Water glasses
Liqueur glasses
Whisky glasses
Juicer or juicer?
Glassware from the FormAdore range is a great choice for health shots - and if you need equipment for making vitamin drinks, the shop also offers high-quality juicers and juicers.
We also encourage you to read our magazine "Juicer or juicer ?"
and "Squeeze out your vitamins! The phenomenon of slow-running juicers"
