Turmeric, Carrot, Ginger Wellness Shots
- itsjdieb
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
This December, I wanted to do something fun for you this holiday season that not only keeps you eating good, but feeling good too.
So, I created a Fiber Advent Calendar that you can download and follow for the next 25 days…
My goal with this is to have you try to incorporate a different source of fiber each day. From fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains — this is your ultimate way to learn that eating different sources of fiber each day is possible AND easy.
Each day of the month I’ll also be posting a recipe on my social media using the fiber source of the day. This way you can see how your favorite gut health RD would actually use these ingredients in real life — simple, flavorful, and totally doable even during the busiest time of year.
My hope is that by the end of these 25 days, you’ll not only hit your fiber goals without overthinking it, but you’ll also feel more confident, creative, and inspired in the kitchen.
Whether you’re trying to support digestion, balance blood sugar, stay fuller longer, or just feel GOOD in your body through the holidays, this Fiber Advent Calendar is going to be your daily dose of nourishment, but in a festive way. Did I mention that most of the fiber sources I chose are seasonal to the month of December?
*A reminder: When you eat foods that are naturally in season, they are not only going to be fresher and tastier, but more nutritious than if they weren’t in season. We want to eat foods that aren’t traveling too long to get to us, that’s how they lose their taste and freshness. Studies show that produce picked at their peak of ripeness are going to contain more nutrients when allowed to ripen on their parent plant.
So grab your download, follow along on socials, Instagram and TikTok -- and let’s make this December the month you prioritize your gut — one delicious, fiber-filled day at a time.
Recipe #13: Turmeric, Carrot, Ginger Wellness Shots
This isn’t your typical way of getting fiber in, but I purposely made this recipe to show that nutrition isn’t only about fiber. While fiber plays a key role in gut health, foods also provide essential micronutrients—vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols—that support the body in different ways. These Turmeric, Carrot, Ginger Wellness Shots provide your body with concentrated sources of nutrients like vitamin A (from carrots) for immune and eye health, potassium for fluid balance, and powerful plant compounds such as curcumin from turmeric and gingerols from ginger, which are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This makes them a simple, efficient way to support overall wellness in a small, easy-to-take serving.
Makes 7 shots
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
This recipe is dairy free, gluten free, and vegetarian. If you opt out of the honey, it will be a vegan recipe.
Ingredients:
3 inch slice turmeric, chopped medium
3 carrots, chopped medium
2 inch slice ginger, chopped medium
Juice of 1 lemon
½ tbsp honey (I used Manuka honey)
½ cup coconut water
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
I used a blender for this recipe, but if you have a juicer, please use it to make your life easier.
Prep produce: have produce chopped and blender nearby.
Blend: add all ingredients to the blender and blend until thin consistency.
Strain: Pour the blended mixture into a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a bowl. Gather the cloth and squeeze firmly to extract the juice; discard the solids.
Distribute: pour juice evenly into 2 oz bottles. This recipe makes 7 juice shots. Enjoy!
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