5 Detox Shots Recipes For Busy Mums

Being a mum means you barely get to take care of yourself.

It’s already a handful taking care of the kids, managing the household and on top of that earning the big bucks yourself! Where do you find the time to take care of yourself?

Where do you get the energy to hustle from Mondays to Fridays?

Better yet, how?

Here’s how! It doesn’t take a beat to get yourself up and running by Monday and maintain the energy until the end of the work week.

Have you ever heard of wellness shots? Well, you’re going to need one! Wellness shots are the trend these days. It started with fitness enthusiasts and gym buffs but why not busy mums, too? Since you quite literally have to lift the weight of the world on your shoulders anyway?

Wellness shots are more potent than juices that’s been going around for a while now because as the name suggests, wellness shots are concentrated extracts of what you need to stay well and good being a working mum.

Here are the five wellness shots you’re going to have to start taking from Monday to Friday.

All you have to do is juice the ingredients and mix together. No need to add water!

Monday Mood Boost Shot

Do you have the heart to get up on Mondays? It’s the hardest! And you’re always on a rush. No worries, this wellness shot for Monday takes no time to prepare. It’s also good for your heart. This root vegetable fuels your muscles with oxygen to  jumpstart your week. Your stomach processes the nitrates to nitrite which is important for your organs, your heart in particular.

What to prepare:

Two (2) beetroots

Tuesday Turmeric Turnaround Shot

By now, you’ve got you’re grind going. It’s another work day and mum life for you. Never forget to take care of yourself. On Tuesdays, choose you! Since you’re going about your usual routine, an anti-inflammatory shot is best. This helps in muscle soreness from all your activities the previous day. This wellness shot doesn’t taste that good though! Don’t say we didn’t warn you! But it is so very worth it.

What to prepare:

1 tablespoon of ground turmeric

Freshly cracked black pepper (to help with absorption)

Freshly squeezed lemon juice from half a lemon

Coconut water (to your preference)

 

Wednesday Wonder Shot

It’s the middle of the working week! Time to detox! As a working mom, balancing work and home has probably caught up to you by now. You might be feeling a bit of a mess but you can’t look like one! You need to get rid of those toxins in your body due to stress with this wellness shot.

What to prepare:

1 ginger

1⁄2 lemon

Pinch of cayenne

Throwdown Thursday Shot

Yes, you’re reeling for the weekend so bad now. You just want to hurry through the day and get it over and done with. It’s double the effort since you’re a mum so you need to double up the energy too and throw it down like the supermum that you are! This wellness shot is the perfect antidote to a hectic work week.

What to prepare:

8 oz (226 grams) lemon peeled

8 oz (226 grams) ginger

13 oz (368.5 grams) green apple

10 oz (283.5 grams) celery

1 pinch cayenne ground

Friday Fun Shot

Mum or not, we look forward to Fridays because it means it’s almost weekend! Say it, thank God it’s Friday! This excitement makes Fridays generally fun. All the more reason you need to boost yourself with the right nutrients to sustain that high all weekend long. You don’t want to feel uneasy and bloated as the weekend approaches. This wellness shot aids in digestion as it breaks down fat, protein and carbohydrate.

What to prepare:

½ cup apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp good-quality honey

1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

or 2 tsp ground ginger

Pinch of salt

Juice of half a lemon

Juice of half an orange

Wellness have wonderful effects to the body. Boosting the immune system is the best benefit you can get.

They can even help alleviate symptoms from arthritis and other inflammatory illnesses. These shots help balance the ph level in the body which helps prevent bad bacteria growing in your gut and promotes good digestion too. Another popular side effect is anti-aging.

But always remember to listen to your body.

Each person responds differently to detox shots and booster shots. If you don’t feel like you’re not getting the nutrients you need, you can stop or consult a physician.

Sources:

• https://www.menshealth.com/uk/nutrition/food-drink/a750421/5-of-the-best-detox-shots/