If you’re feeling stressed out, exhausted, or just generally run down, your adrenal glands may need some support. These small but powerful glands play a critical role in regulating our stress response and energy levels, but they can easily become overworked and fatigued.
One way to support healthy adrenal function is to incorporate an adrenal cocktail into your daily routine. These tasty drinks are made with ingredients that are rich in nutrients that support adrenal health, like vitamin C and electrolytes. Here are five delicious adrenal cocktail recipes to try:
- Classic Adrenal Cocktail:
- 2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a glass and drink.
- Raspberry Lime Adrenal Cocktail:
- 2 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- 4 oz raspberry juice (you can make this by blending fresh or frozen raspberries and straining the juice)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a glass and drink.
- Tropical Adrenal Cocktail:
- 2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 oz fresh squeezed pineapple juice
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a glass and drink.
- Lemon Ginger Adrenal Cocktail:
- 2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a glass and drink.
- Blueberry Coconut Adrenal Cocktail:
- 2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 4 oz blueberry juice (you can make this by blending fresh or frozen blueberries and straining the juice)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 oz coconut water
Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a glass and drink.
All of these recipes include apple cider vinegar as a substitute for cream of tartar, which is a common ingredient in adrenal cocktails. Apple cider vinegar is rich in acetic acid, which can help to balance blood sugar and support healthy digestion, as well as other nutrients that support adrenal health.
By incorporating one of these delicious adrenal cocktails into your daily routine, you can support healthy adrenal function and reduce stress. Give them a try and see how they make you feel!
