Okay, let’s talk about these vegetable shots I’ve been making. I saw these little bottles of “wellness” stuff at the grocery store, and I was like, “What’s the big deal?” But then I saw the price—nearly 4 bucks for a tiny bottle! No way I’m paying that, especially when I can just make my own, right?
So, I did some digging around and found that these shots are basically just concentrated fruits and veggies. They say it’s good for you – boosting your immune system, helping with inflammation, and just generally giving your body some extra nutrients. Sounds good, I guess. I’m not a doctor or anything, but I figured, why not give it a shot, literally?
I decided to start with something simple – a green shot. I’m not a huge fan of eating a ton of vegetables, so I thought this might be a good way to get some extra greens in. I grabbed a bunch of spinach, a cucumber, some ginger, a lemon, and an apple (for a bit of sweetness, you know?).
- First, I washed everything really well.
- Then, I chopped them up into smaller pieces, not too small, just enough so they’d fit in my juicer.
- I don’t have one of those fancy juicers, just a regular one I got a while back.
Then I started juicing.
I threw in the spinach first, then the cucumber, ginger, lemon, and apple. The machine made all sorts of noises, but eventually, I had a glass full of green liquid. It didn’t look super appetizing, to be honest, but I was committed.
I poured the juice into some small glasses—shot glasses, actually, because why not?
Then came the moment of truth. I took a deep breath and downed one of the shots. It wasn’t as bad as I thought! It was definitely tangy and a bit spicy from the ginger, but the apple made it slightly sweet. I actually felt pretty good afterward, maybe it’s just in my head, but I felt like I had a little extra energy.
I made a big batch, so I had enough for a few days. I stored them in the fridge in a sealed container, but I don’t think they’d last that long, they are so good and I just drink a shot everyday!
Conclusion
Overall, I’m pretty happy with how these turned out. It’s way cheaper than buying those pre-made shots, and I know exactly what’s going into them. Plus, it’s kind of fun to experiment with different combinations of fruits and veggies. I might try adding some turmeric next time, I hear that’s good for you too. So, if you’re looking for a way to get some extra nutrients, and you’re not afraid of a little bit of green, give these vegetable shots a try. You might be surprised!
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