If you feel a cold or virus coming on, pass on the costly store-bought wellness shots loaded with added sweeteners and opt for something more fresh and cost-friendly, like these immune system booster wellness shots.
Sometimes great things really do come in small packages. No need for a big smoothie with this recipe, all these benefits fit inside a shot glass so are much easier to pack and take on-the-go and provide tons of nutrients in one small shot.
With minimal liquid added, this recipe is packed with immune-supporting vitamins and minerals, making it more nutrient-dense. Broccoli microgreens, compared to their fully grown counterpart, are more concentrated in nutrients. In fact, studies have shown that broccoli microgreens offer excellent immune support. [1] We used 1 tray of Instafarm™ microgreens for these shots, which amounts to about 1 cup.
TIP: Make a batch or two of these wellness shots and store them in a small glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Reference:
- Fahey JW, Zhang Y, Talalay P. Broccoli sprouts: An exceptionally rich source of inducers of enzymes that protect against chemical carcinogens. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 1997 Sep 16;94(19):10367–72. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9294217
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Broccoli Microgreens Wellness Shots
- Recipe by: Griffin McMath, ND, EDAC
- Serves: 4
- Meal: Anytime
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
1 cups broccoli microgreens
1/2 tbsp grated ginger, fresh
1/2 tbsp honey
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tbsp coconut water, as needed / to preferred consistency
Directions
Cut microgreens just above the soil, rinse, and gently pat dry.
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth.
Add another tablespoon of coconut water and blend. Keep doing this until it’s the consistency of a thin juice.
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