Your immune system plays an important role in your ability to naturally combat disease. Wellness shots are concentrated juices and ingredients designed to boost immunity, give you a jolt of plant-based energy, or start up your metabolism. Try this in-house recipe for a black pepper and grape wellness shot.
What You Need
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 lime
- A handful of green grapes
- Mint leaves
- Black pepper
How To Prepare
- Juice the cucumber and grapes
- Throw in chopped mint leaves
- Add the juice of half a lime
- Add pepper (or sea salt as an alternative) before drinking
- Ice cubes are optional
Benefits
- Grapes are great when it comes to fighting dehydration and controlling blood sugar levels. They help to regulate insulin and increase insulin sensitivity and also slow down aging
- Pepper improves digestion and is a good source of vitamin E
- Cucumber flushes out toxins and rehydrates your cells
- Lime is very helpful in regulating digestion. It helps with gastritis, heartburn, and constipation