Orange-Carrot Turmeric Ginger Shots

These zesty Orange-Carrot Turmeric Ginger Shots will become a bright addition to your routine. This vibrant blend of carrots, orange juice, ginger and turmeric is brimming with vitamins and antioxidants to help reduce inflammation. The flavor strikes the perfect balance between earthy and tangy, making it a deliciously healthy way to jump-start your morning or refresh your afternoon. It’s time to grab your blender and read all of our best tips and tricks for making this nutrient-dense shot part of your daily routine!

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• A high-speed blender is best at pulverizing fibrous ingredients like carrots, fresh ginger and turmeric. If you don’t have a high-speed blender, a regular blender will work, but may take longer to blend. If your shots still aren’t smooth, you can pass the mixture through a strainer fitted with cheesecloth to remove any unblended pieces.
• Fresh turmeric is our first choice here. It has a more vibrant, earthy and slightly citrusy flavor compared to ground dried turmeric. But if you can’t find fresh, ground turmeric can be used in its place. 

Nutrition Notes

• Carrots are jammed with beta carotene, an antioxidant that our bodies convert to vitamin A. In addition to keeping your eyes and skin healthy, Vitamin A is key for a strong immune system.
• Orange juice might be one of the healthiest juices out there. For starters, it’s loaded with vitamin C, which keeps your immune system strong and calms body-wide inflammation. It’s also a helpful source of potassium, a nutrient we need for healthy blood pressure.
• Turmeric and ginger are a classic pairing that brings loads of flavor—and anti-inflammatory punch—to these shots. And both can do good things for your digestive health. For instance, turmeric contains curcumin, which may alleviate colitis-related pain, while ginger can help soothe an upset stomach and nausea.