Selena Gomez recently joined James Corden for Carpool Karaoke where they rode singing some of Selena’s biggest hits. They rode a roller-coaster and even went through a drive-thru at McDonald’s. The hilarious segments are always fun to watch because you get to listen to your favorite stars sing live to their own songs and even share some intimate details from their everyday lives. During this Carpool Karaoke we learned that Selena doesn’t start her mornings without taking a ginger shot and for good reason.
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What’s a Ginger Shot?
Selena Gomez starts her morning with ginger shots, which are sold in small bottles, such as the Guayaki Organic Yerba Mate Shots. These are similar to energy shots, except that they are an organic blend of all natural super food extracts. Before you run to the store, get the recipe on how to make it yourself, but first, check out the benefits of ginger:
Ginger is often referred to the “king of anti-inflammatory foods” because it contains compounds or essential oils called gingerols that help to interrupt the inflammation process, keeping your belly flat.
The root also helps keep your immune system strong. It helps promote healthy sweating, which helps detox, and has germ-fighting agents that help fight infections.
Since ginger is an anti-inflammatory it also helps reduce muscle pain and soreness after working out. Plus, studies show that people that have osteoarthritis experience less pain and even required less pain medication after consuming ginger.
Those that suffer from indigestion problems or stomach problems benefit from eating ginger prior to eating, since it speeds up the emptying of the stomach. which helps alleviate these problems.
There are so many more benefits of eating ginger. You can eat it raw, which is the best way to eat it. You can also blend it in smoothies, add it to tea, add it to your water bottle, cook with it, add it to soup, and of course take it every morning as a ginger shot. Here’s a couple super easy recipes:
Ginger-Lemon-Turmeric
- 2-inch piece of Ginger, juiced
- 1/4 Lemon, juiced (natural dieuretic and detoxifier)
- 1-Inch turmeric juiced, or 1 tsp. ground Turmeric (anti-inflammatory and another superfood)
Or
Ginger-Green Apple-Cayenne
- 2-inch piece of ginger, juiced
- A big splash of green apple juice (regulates blood sugar, rich antioxidant, and energy booster)
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (boosts metabolism, anti-bacterial, fights cancer, improves blood circulation)
Now you know why Selena Gomez swears by these ginger shots. They are super healthy and a great form of alternative medicine. Just remember to consult with your doctor, especially if you suffer from chronic illnesses and take prescribed medications because you don’t want these shots to interfere with your medications.
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