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I was never really a ginger-shot girl.
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Before about two months ago, I’d had only a few ginger shots ever.
Every now and then I’d pick one up if I felt the telltalesigns of a coldcoming on.
(Don’t ask me how I got thereI honestly have no idea.)
I am powered by ginger, the actor said.
I keep wellness shots of ginger, lemon, and cayenne from Pressed Juicery in my fridge.
If I’m traveling and I can’t have ginger, I’ll feel sick.
I am not normally one to fall for hyperbolic celebrities gushing about their latest wellness hack.
Nevertheless, I couldn’t help but be seduced.
Were Kendrick’s magic ginger shots really warding off illness and…keeping her alive?
I wanted to be powered by ginger!
(Frankly, I wanted to be powered by anything.)
So I started taking ginger shots too.
It began with ordering the shots in my weekly grocery store orderseven shots for about $7.
Then, when my partner realized what was happening, he insisted we could make them ourselves.
(Think of the plastic waste!
Think of the cost-of-living crisis!
Think of the preservatives!)
At first I was worried.
Surely a homemade ginger shot could never have the same zingy flavor and smooth texture of a store-bought one?
However, I was wrong.
And so my journey into ginger shots began.
Sometimes I’d sip it slowly as I got to work.
Other days I’d knock it back like a tequila.
There’s something about a ginger shot that can immediately make you feel healthier.
Like your whole system has been blasted clear of, well, anything.
I usually wake up feeling groggy.
From the first shot, all of that changed.
Over the first week I began to notice that I felt more energized and less fatigued throughout the day.
Usually I hit a slump midafternoon.
I was amazed by long the effects of one ginger shot lasted.
By the end of the first month, I felt kind of invincible.
You have a cold?
Don’t worry, I’m immune.
Don’t worry, it doesn’t affect me!
I even felt that my mood improved as a result of my increased energy levels.
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Interestingly, my energy dipped and the feeling of cleared-out sinus health slowly began to disappear.
Ergo, ginger shotsa total game changer.
So what are the benefits of taking a daily ginger shot?
Okay, clearly, I am sold on ginger.
But what does the science say?
I spoke to Brea Lofton, a registered dietitian and nutritionist atLumen, to find out.
First of all, I asked, what’s so great about ginger?
Ginger is considered an antioxidant and may be anti-inflammatory, Lofton says.
This may help support a healthy immune system.
Apparently, it really can contribute to higher, more sustained energy levels.
Blood glucose spikes and crashes can have negative impacts on energy levels throughout the day.
So how long does it take for the daily shot to really kick in?
You want to combine ginger shots with other healthful habits to best support your health long-term.
Lofton does warn that ginger shots may not be suitable for everyone.
For generally healthy individuals, ginger shots should not have negative effects, she says.
For those with health concerns such as diabetes, it is always best to consult with your medical professional.
Lofton also recommends trying shots that are as natural as possible.
We used theBBC Good Foodrecipe.
Match a batch every Sunday and store it in your fridge to have throughout the week.
You too can be powered by ginger.
This post was originally published inGlamourUK.
