Power up your day with this spirulina green machine wellness shot. A potent blend of nutrients designed to support immunity, energy, cellular health and overall vitality.
If you are pinched for time in the morning (and who isn’t), you can forget about whipping up an elaborate breakfast before dashing out the door. But your saving grace can come in a very tiny glass. Like fancy juices, health-boosting power shots deliver a quick dose of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals – but in a more concentrated dose.
You can prepare these wellness shots the night before and store them in the fridge. So all you have to do when you wake up is take a quick shot. Think of these mini elixirs as a multivitamin of sorts (just remember, they are not meant to be a meal replacement). Mix up a batch for gut health, an energy boost or a hit of immunity. Who knew that shooting one back would be so good for you?
The two ingredients in our wellness shot recipe are oranges and spirulina powder. These ingredients are readily available to buy in most supermarkets.
Spirulina is a nutrient-dense, blue-green algae celebrated as a “superfood,” rich in plant-based protein (60-70%), vitamins, minerals (iron, magnesium), antioxidants (phycocyanin), and omega fatty acids, supporting energy, immunity, and heart health, available as powder or tablets, but choose reputable brands to avoid contamination. It’s popular for athletes, fitness enthusiasts and general health, helping with energy, detox, and reducing fatigue, though not a replacement for whole foods.
Spirulina has lots health benefits containing all the amino acids that are crucial for our bodies to function well. It is also packed with vitamins, minerals and active compounds with positive effects on our health and wellness.
Key nutritional benefits:
Protein: a complete protein with all essential amino acids, great for plant-based diets.
Vitamins & minerals: high in B vitamins (especially B12), iron, magnesium, potassium, and copper, with more iron than spinach.
Antioxidants: rich in phycocyanin, fighting inflammation and cell damage, and chlorophyll, aiding detoxification.
Fats: contains essential omega-3s and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
Potential health uses:
Energy & fatigue: boosts energy and reduce tiredness.
Heart health: lowers cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure.
Immunity: supports normal immune function and stimulates immune cells.
Detoxification: chlorophyll helps remove heavy metals, acting as a natural chelator. It binds to heavy metals (like mercury, lead, cadmium) and helps the body to remove them. While research shows chlorophyll’s potential to flush metals from the body and bind them in environmental cleanup, consuming more green veggies in the form of a green wellness shot is a simple way to get it.
Blood sugar: research suggests chlorophyll and its derivatives can help control blood sugar by slowing carb digestion, inhibiting enzymes like alpha-amylase, improving gut microbiota, reducing inflammation, and enhancing resistant starch, all key factors in glucose regulation.
This green machine shot is the ultimate wellness boost. A simple and convenient tool designed to kick-start your day with a vibrant dose of nutrients! A quick and easy shot that combines spirulina with citrus to aid digestion, energize, and promote cellular health. Make one today so you can experience feeling so darn good you will believe you can leap tall buildings with a single bound!
Green Machine Spirulina Wellness Shot
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 2 teaspoons spirulina powder
Instructions
- Cut oranges in half and extract the juice using a traditional citrus juicer. Pour into a small jug and add spirulina powder. Mix well.Pour into shot glasses to serve.Store in the fridge for no longer than 3 days.
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