Lecture Notes on Wellness Shot Recipes

Summary

Kayla discussed how to boost the immune system and enhance overall health using various wellness shot recipes, which help in fighting inflammation and boosting energy levels. She explained the preparation, benefits, and storage of six different wellness shot recipes, each with unique health advantages and ingredients.

Key Points from the Lecture

General Tips

• Preparation and Storage:
  • Recipes can be prepped up to 7 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • For longer storage, up to 30 days in the freezer, using 2-ounce plastic shot jars is recommended as glass jars can break.
• Equipment Needed:
  • High-speed blender.
  • Straining tools like nut milk bag, mesh strainer, or triple-layered cheesecloth.
  • Plastic shot jars for freezer storage.

Health Benefits

• All wellness shot recipes contain anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.
• Additional benefits include nutrients and antioxidants, essential for health, especially during flu season.

Specific Recipes

1. Lemon Ginger Shot:

   • Ingredients: Oranges, lemons, ginger root, turmeric, turkey tail extract, black pepper.
   • Benefits from high vitamin C, support adrenal glands, contains terpenes to fight off microbes.

2. Berry Beet Energy Wellness Shot:

   • Main ingredients: Strawberries, beets, ashwagandha extract.
   • Beets help in reducing blood pressure and boosting energy.

3. Pineapple Mint Coconut Wellness Shot:

   • Ingredients: Pineapple, lemon, ginger, fresh mint, coconut water.
   • Pineapples contain bromelain supporting digestion and overall gut health.

4. Mixed Berry Antioxidant Wellness Shot:

   • Contains: Blueberries, cucumbers, elderberry extract.
   • Benefits from high levels of antioxidants and vitamin C.

5. Carrot Apple Turmeric Wellness Shot:

   • Made with carrots, apples, ginger, turmeric.
   • Rich in beta-carotene which supports immune health and eyesight.

6. Everything Green Mineral Shots:

   • Includes cucumbers, celery, green apple, parsley, spinach, matcha powder.
   • Loaded with minerals and antioxidants, matcha provides energy boost.

Preparation Tips

• Consistency: Adjust ingredient amounts based on personal taste and tolerability.
• Usage: Best consumed in the morning or as needed for a health boost.

Conclusion

Kayla emphasized the importance of natural ingredients over store-bought options to maintain health throughout the year. Each recipe is crafted to provide specific health benefits, offering a variety of flavors and nutrients.