"Rise & Grind" (Health Shot)
There is an especially good reason why I call this the "Rise & Grind Shot"... With loads of healthy ingredients like turmeric, ginger and cayenne pepper this little guy packs a punch with a wide range of health benefits that include fighting cold and flu and reducing inflammation!
Especially during the cold and flu season you'll wait to get use to mixing this potion up on the daily... so below I've listed the ingredients, amounts needed, followed by their known health benefits.
TURMERIC
(1", cut from root)
Anti-Inflammatory / Powerful Antioxidant / Boosts Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Linked to Improved Brain Function and a Lower Risk of Brain Diseases / Shown to help prevent Alzheimers and combat Arthritis / Shown benefits toward improving depression.
GINGER
(.5", cut from root)
Reduces pain and inflammation / Helps managing arthritis, headaches & menstrual cramps / Warming effect and stimulates circulation / Inhibits rhinovirus, which can cause the common cold / It inhibits such bacteria as Salmonella, which cause diarrhea, and protozoa, such as Trichomonas / Reduces gas and painful spasms.
LEMON
(1/4 lemon, peeled)
Loaded with Vitamin C / Flavonoids, B-complex Vitamins / Calcium / Copper / Iron / Magnesium / Phosphorus / Potassium / Fiber.
ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
(2 tbsp)
Helps Heartburn and Acid Reflux / Promotes Healthy Cholesterol / Aids in Healthy Weight Loss / Promotes Healthy Blood Sugar / Has Antioxidant Properties / Improves Nutrient Absorption.
ORGANIC CAYENNE PEPPER
(Dash of)
Helps Digestion / Relieves migraine pain / prevents blood clots / Provides detox support / Relieves join and nerve pain / Supports weight loss / Works as Anti-Irritant / Fights cold and flu / Anti-Fungal properties
ORGANIC APPLE CIDER
(2oz)
Antioxidants / Phytochemical's / Phenolics / Flavonoids / Carotenoids
*All of which may play a key role in fighting some chronic diseases according to a study published in the May 2004 issue of "Nutrition Journal
In addition, people who regularly consume apples have a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes and some forms of cancer.