Ginger and turmeric shot: the superfood and its effects

Want to make your own ginger and turmeric shot? No problem: the A small drink with a big effect you can also make at home. All you need for this is 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 quantity is sufficient for approx. Six to seven ginger and turmeric shots. And so 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 pour 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 - then you're better off using the Ginger shots from LiveFresh reach for. They are preserved gently and completely without heat.

Turmeric - also known as Indian saffron or turmeric - belongs to the Genus of the ginger family. The power tuber comes from South Asia and needs tropical temperatures between 20 and 30 °C all year round to grow. The Active ingredient curcuminwhich is the main issue, is located in the root and is also responsible for the orange coloration. 

Through the Harmonious combination of this valuable active ingredient with other plant substances, the root has been used for thousands of years. not only valued as a spice. Its special properties and intense aroma make it a versatile plant.
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 as well as dried or in In the form of juices or refreshing shots in the trade. Here are a few tips on what you can use the root for:

• For seasoning food when cooking. 
• For preparing 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.

Unlike ginger, the yellow root does not give your dishes a pungent taste - the root is characterized above all by its delicately spicy aroma from.

On our Blog you will find many more Recipes to try out and make yourself.

One thing is undisputed: The yellow power tuber naturally contains many vital substances. 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 from ginger and turmeric Perfect companion for everyday life. 
• 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 boost.

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

A turmeric shot is a Power drink made from various ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, lemon and orange juice. Just one LiveFresh Shot with the root during the day is a aromatic supplement for your conscious lifestyle.

Turmeric is not only used as Spice in various preparations, but also the fresh tuber finds its place in juice recipes. The golden yellow root is known for its many uses and has been valued in different cultures for centuries.

Feel free to browse through our Blog and discover delicious Recipes to make yourself.

Ginger and turmeric shots are a Powerful combination made from nourishing ingredients. Their intense flavor and valuable plant substances make them a popular addition to a conscious lifestyle. They are a simple way to do something good for yourself every day. 

The recommended amount of ginger-turmeric shots is depending on the dosage of the ingredients. Cold-pressed* turmeric shots from LiveFresh are designed so that one shot per day is sufficient. 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.