Ginger & Co.

Anyone who has been a little concerned with healthy eating and health boosters in recent years, has most likely not come past ginger and turmeric. These two super tubers are the talk of the town when it comes to illness and its prevention, especially during the cold season. If you want to know what they are all about, why turmeric and coffee have something to do with each other and why ginger can be a handy travel companion, you should definitely read on now!

#1 Ginger is a cold killer

Especially during the cold season, when colds, sore throats and aching limbs are just waiting to become active, ginger is an incredible home remedy. Due to its antibacterial effect, it's no wonder. Ginger can also inhibit the multiplication of viruses. In addition to calcium, magnesium and iron, the little tuber contains a lot of important vitamin C, sodium and phosphorus. Combine it with lemon and you get the perfect vitamin C bomb, helping your body get through the winter in good health.

#2 Ginger stimulates the mind

Due to the effect of the numerous polyphenols, ginger has a supportive effect on the ability to think and learn. Its anti-inflammatory effect can prevent the formation of plaques in the brain, maintaining the connection between brain and nerve cells. For this reason, the tuber is especially popular among the elderly to prevent Alzheimer's disease or those who tend to have problems with concentration or memory.

#3 Ginger contains essential oils

The main ingredient in ginger sesquiterpenes contributes to mental balance and has a stabilizing effect on the mind. To preserve the essential oils contained in the tuber, it is recommended to consume it as fresh as possible. But ginger not only contains essential oils, it can also be used as such. Due to its warming, circulation-enhancing and anti-inflammatory properties, ginger oil can be used very well for muscle tension.

#4 Ginger works against radicals

The antioxidant effect of ginger neutralizes free radicals, which can be formed as a dangerous metabolic product by environmental influences, such as alcohol or nicotine. Free radicals are harmful to the cells of a body and play a major role in the development of cancer, rheumatism or the calcification of arteries. The human body can only filter out these free radicals to a certain extent. You can support your body with a healthy diet.

#5 Ginger helps with travel sickness

Ginger is already a true all-rounder due to its many vitamins and minerals. However, its pungent substances, which come from the substance gingerol and give ginger its notoriously pungent taste, are particularly outstanding. These pungent substances have an anti-inflammatory and stomach-calming effect, which is why ginger is also a popular natural remedy for travel sickness.

#6 Turmeric helps with cancer

Numerous studies have looked at the effects of turmeric against cancer. The result is that the use of the tuber as an accompaniment to cancer therapy can promise great success. This is due, among other things, to the emergence of sharper cells due to its antioxidant effect, the general strengthening of the immune system and the possible prevention of mutated cells. In addition, turmeric is a good support for radiation therapies.

#7 Turmeric stimulates the metabolism

The active ingredients contained in the orange root can stimulate the formation of gastric and bile juices, resulting in a digestive effect. The curcumins can also stimulate specific cells of the stomach lining and pancreas, allowing the body to produce more digestive enzymes. Bloating and flatulence can be treated in this way, but also the metabolism and fat digestion are stimulated, which makes turmeric a great weight loss aid. Positive for this are also the bitter substances contained, which can satisfy the craving for sweets.

#8 Turmeric makes beautiful

When taken regularly, turmeric also has a positive effect on the skin, hair and nails. Due to its antibacterial and antioxidant effects, it can promote blood circulation in the skin and effectively counteract skin aging and wrinkles. Even problem skin and skin prone to redness can benefit sustainably from taking the magic root. Those who regularly include turmeric in their diet can also achieve fuller and thicker hair. People with scalp prone to dandruff can find relief with a hair mask: simply mix turmeric with a high-quality oil and massage directly into the scalp and hair.

The superfood turmeric with its special effect on the immune system is popular worldwide. What effects you can expect from oldest medicinal root and how you can best enjoy your turmeric shot, you can find out in this blog article. We have a simple recipe to make yourself for you as well as useful information and tips about turmeric.

Turmeric and ginger shot recipe for preparing at home

The small drink with a big effect can also be made at home. All you need for this is a a handful of ingredients and a blender.

You need:

• 25 g ginger
• 25 g turmeric
• Juice of 3 lemons (approx. 120 ml)
• Juice of 3 oranges (approx. 150 ml)
• Optional: some apple juice or carrot juice

The amount given is enough for about six to seven ginger-turmeric shots. This is how the ingredients become a real power drink:

1. Peel the ginger and turmeric.
2. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Pour the finished mixture into a clean screw-top jar and leave to infuse in the fridge for four to six hours.
4. Then strain through a sieve.
5. Fill the finished ginger and turmeric shots into sterilized bottles and store in the fridge. But be careful: homemade turmeric shots can only be kept for a few days without heat treatment.

If you want to save time and effort and, above all, avoid the stubborn discoloration that occurs when processing fresh turmeric tubers, it is better to use the natural and cold-pressed ginger shots from LiveFresh grab.

The power tuber turmeric and what you can use it for

Turmeric - also known as Indian saffron or turmeric - belongs to the genus of the ginger family. The power tuber originates from South Asia and requires tropical temperatures between 20 and 30 °C all year round to grow. The active ingredient curcuminwhich is mainly found in the root and is also responsible for the orange color. Due to this active ingredient, turmeric has been used for thousands of years not only as a spice, but also as a also used as a medicinal plant.

You can find turmeric root both fresh and dried or in in the form of juices or refreshing shots on the market. Here are a few tips on what you can use the root for:

• You can use turmeric to season food when cooking.
• Turmeric is particularly suitable for soups, rice or Asian dishes such as curry.
• You can use the root to make drinks such as tea, turmeric latte or a specially created turmeric shot.

Unlike ginger, turmeric does not give your dishes a pungent taste - turmeric is characterized above all by its a mild, spicy aroma from.

In our blog you will find many more recipes to try out and make yourself.

Turmeric shots - beneficial effects for body and soul

What makes the turmeric-ginger shot so special? Turmeric works antibacterial, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory and can therefore support the immune system. Here is a summary of the special features of the turmeric-ginger shot for you:

• Helps prevent inflammation
• promotes blood circulation and thus contributes to the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue
• supports the functions of the skin
• promotes the functions of teeth and gums
• supports the normal function of the immune system
• reduces tiredness and signs of fatigue
• protects the cells from oxidative stress
• promotes energy metabolism
• supports intestinal health
• aids digestion and can therefore help with bloating, flatulence and nausea

Already with a LiveFresh Kurkuma Power shot a day you can achieve these effects.

Turmeric shots - what's in the power drink

One thing is undisputed: turmeric contains naturally contains many vital substances. The focus is always on curcurmin. LiveFresh offers some cold-pressed turmeric and ginger shots - never heated and 100% natural. This preserves all the important nutrients and, above all, the special effects of the power tuber:

• Kurkuma Power - The ingredients from ginger and turmeric and the high vitamin C content make it the perfect everyday companion.
• Ingwer Sturm - combines the nutritional benefits of ginger, apple and lime.
• Ingwer Prise - Mix of grapefruit, lime, ginger, kiwi and apple, which covers your daily vitamin D requirement.

Are you still unsure which shot suits you best? Or would you like to try all the different varieties? Then why not try a Shots tasting package and find out which one you like best.

Turmeric shots contain a a variety of minerals and secondary plant substancesthat support your body's own functions and make the shot a true power drink make the shot a real power drink. Turmeric is also a real vitamin bomb:

• Vitamin C helps to maintain your connective tissue and supports your immune system.
• Vitamin B1 and B2 are responsible for energy metabolism and supply your brain with glucose - this supports your performance.

Frequently asked questions about the turmeric-ginger shot:

What is a turmeric shot?

A turmeric shot is a Power drink from various ingredients like turmericginger, lemon and orange juice, the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial has an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. Only one LiveFresh turmeric shot a day can already reduce the support the functions of the body and to normal function of the immune system.

What is turmeric good for?

Turmeric is used both as spice and as a dietary supplement used. This is because the power tuber has an antioxidant, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory effect. The curcumin it contains promotes the normal function of the immune system and helps to counteract inflammation.

Feel free to browse through our blog and discover delicious recipes to make yourself.

Are turmeric-ginger shots healthy?

Turmeric-ginger shots are healthy - that is undisputed. The health-promoting and anti-inflammatory effects are mainly due to the rich minerals and vitamins to thank. Ginger and turmeric shots are the ideal way to support the normal function of the immune system.

How many turmeric shots should you drink a day?

The recommended amount of turmeric shots is depends on the dosage of the ingredients. Cold-pressed turmeric shots from LiveFresh are designed to cover your daily vitamin C requirement. The shot is super beneficial, but the daily amount of one shot per day should not be exceeded. Please also note: Turmeric shots are not a substitute for a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Which turmeric shot is the best?

First and foremost, pay attention to the cold pressing of turmeric shots! High-quality ingredients only retain their ingredients if turmeric is never heated during processing. LiveFresh therefore relies on 100 % natural and cold-pressed shots. The shots are preserved for several weeks using high pressure alone.