Raw beet juiced with ginger and a squeeze of lemon comes out earthy, sharp, and genuinely bracing, the kind of thing you knock back in one go rather than sip. Beet's nitrates and ginger's warmth make this a solid pre-meal ritual for anyone whose digestion runs sluggish.
Ingredients
- 2 medium raw beets, peeled and chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled
- 2 apples, cored and chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- If using a juicer, feed beets, ginger, and apples through according to manufacturer instructions.
- If using a blender, combine all ingredients with the water and blend until completely smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Pour into small shot glasses or a bottle. Refrigerate and drink within 3 days.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 50 |
| Total fat | 0g |
| Total carbohydrates | 13g |
| Dietary fiber | 1g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Sodium | 25mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Beets are rich in dietary nitrates, which convert to nitric oxide and support healthy blood flow to the digestive tract. Their betalain pigments also have documented anti-inflammatory effects on gut tissue. Ginger stimulates gastric emptying and can ease nausea or sluggish digestion when taken before meals. If a shot is too intense, our Papaya Ginger Digestive Smoothie offers a milder version of the same effect.
Take it on an empty stomach about twenty minutes before eating if you're using it as a digestive primer, the same way you might sip our Gut-Healing Vegetable Broth before a meal.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
