GINGER & GRAPEFRUIT DIGESTIFFS

Ginger is an incredible, readily available herbal medicine. Known as a pro-kinetic, Zingiber officinalis, can help to wake up digestion and relieve sluggish bowel movements along with any bloating, nausea and reflux that comes along with this.

Using herbal pro-kinetics through diet and supplemental forms is an effective way to stimulate peristalsis and the migrating motor complex, otherwise known as the anti-microbial sweep that our gut needs to keep a healthy gut microbiome and reduce over-fermentation of food remminance.

Grapefruit is rich in folic acid, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and thiamin. Micronutrients that are important for many physiological processes; detoxification, immune function, reproductive and nervous system function.

Starting your morning with this powerhouse will help to begin addressing your health on a holistic level through diet.

Coconut water is a rich source of potassium which helps to maintain fluid balance & cell hydration. Coconut water has also shown to benefit gastrointestinal health and motility during heat stress.


INGREDIENTS

1 grapefruit, peeled

1/4 cup coconut water

3cm fresh ginger, peeled

3 serving bottles/containers

METHOD

Prepare your grapefruit and ginger.

Add to a blender with coconut water and blend until smooth.

Store for up to three days and shot each morning before breakfast.

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