Juice shots have been trending for about a year now. Wellness influencers claim that shots are much more nutritious than regular juice. Fruits and herbal ingredients like pineapple, carrot, ginger, turmeric etc. are made into a paste together. Then the paste is strained to extract the juice. Many people make these juice shots and keep them in the fridge. They take out one glass daily and drink it.
Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi has shared on social media that he prefers orange ginger shots. According to him, all the foods used in these juice shots are extremely beneficial. Orange ginger shots use carrots, oranges and fresh ginger. Learn about the benefits of drinking this orange ginger shot and how to make it.
Benefits of drinking orange ginger shots
Carrots contain beta-carotene. This is a type of antioxidant. It helps keep the immune system functioning properly.
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Oranges contain vitamin C and flavonoids. These two components work as antioxidants. This reduces the risk of chronic diseases like stroke or heart attack. It also eliminates skin problems and boosts immunity.
Ginger contains a compound called gingerol. It aids digestion. Besides, ginger contains anti-inflammatory components, which help prevent inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
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How to make orange ginger shots at home?
Take 2 medium-sized carrots. Peel and cut them into small pieces. Take one orange and half an inch of ginger. Make a paste of the three ingredients together in a mixer and strain it. Fill these orange ginger shot in small glass bottles or jars and keep in the fridge. Dr. Sethi has informed that this drink can be kept in the fridge for up to three days. However, you should not consume more than 30-50 milliliters of this orange ginger shot per day.
