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Our generation is not getting enough fiber. In fact, we are only getting 15 grams of fiber, where we actually need over 30g of fiber to keep healthy.
Why is fiber so healthy? It’s one of the most protective, metabolic-boosting nutrients we can get. Fiber is the primary food source for the beneficial bacteria in your gut, which is protective against many diseases; it stabilizes your blood sugar, which can lower your risk of diabetes; supports healthy digestion, and heart health. It balances your metabolism, and literally clearing waste from your body.
High-fiber diets consistently show some of the strongest protective effects against chronic disease across all major nutrition studies.
But sometimes we don’t have time to measure the amount of fiber we are getting. That’s where these gut shots that we have found come in. Taking a shot in the morning and one in the afternoon is a gentle, concentrated way to nourish yourself with the benefits of so many fruits and veggies at once that will help you meet your fiber goals. Plus it’s colorful! You’ll start to look forward to your daily shot.
Very Beety Shot
We scoured the web and found a few different recipes for beet juice. This turned into a bright, earthy blend meant for morning energy.
What you’ll need:
1 Large beet, peeled and cut
3 cups strawberries
1 whole lemon, peel removed and sliced
1-2 oranges (to taste), peeled and sectioned
Coconut water
How to make it:
Add the beets to your blender first so they break down smoothly.
Follow with the strawberries, lemon pieces, and orange segments.
Add coconut water to taste (whether you want it more or less watery)
Blend/juice until as much a liquid as possible.
Do not strain – keep it pulpy for extra fiber.
Add to teeny bottles or mason jars and use within 3–4 days.
Green Monster Gut Shot
This is a mix of a few recipes that we changed to our liking. A refreshing, garden-green tonic perfect for daily sipping.
Ingredients:
2 red apples, chopped and do not peel
One bunch of celery, chopped roughly
Kale to taste (keep it lite)
1–2 cucumbers (depending on size), roughly chopped
1–1 ½ cups coconut water water
Directions:
Layer the cucumbers and celery into your blender or juicer.
Add the apple on top.
Pour in the water to help everything break down.
Use 1 cup for a thicker shot, 1 ½ cups for a thinner version.
Blend/juice until smooth, then strain if you prefer a clearer drink.
Keep refrigerated and use within 3 days.
Lemony Ginger Gut Shot
¼ cup fresh ginger root, rinsed, peeled and chopped into pieces
1 whole lemon – peeled
2 whole oranges – peeled
coconut water to taste
A small pinch of cayenne if you’d like
Think of these shots as a small daily ritual – like a tecito, a pause, a breath, a way of telling your body “I’m taking care of you.” It’s slow living in its simplest form: fresh ingredients, blended with intention, turning into something that lifts your mood, your energy, and your day, that’s inexpensive and lets you avoid wasting fruit and veggies you didn’t use in your week – and give you the fiber you need every day.