immune boosting drinks
With winter and COVID, now more than ever is the time to hydrate and arm yourself with immune boosting beverages. Here are a couple of my favorite.
Sunshine Immunity Smoothie by Angela Liddon
Vitamin C, ginger and cayenne are three foods that boost our immunity. The lemon and ginger make this smoothie tangy while the cayenne pepper adds a nice kick. Fresh oranges can be replaced by store bought orange juice. I make a batch and keep it in the fridge for a couple of days.
2 medium seedless naval oranges, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger or to taste
1 to 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, to taste
3 to 5 ice cubes
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Creating the Magic!
In a high-speed blender, combine of all of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Drink and enjoy. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper to taste! If you don’t like the pulp then feel free to put through a sieve before drinking. Or you could opt to juice everything if you have a juicer.
Golden Milk
Golden milk is a combination of milk, turmeric and spices. It is a great alternative option to coffee. I love drinking golden milk in the late afternoon when I want something warm and soothing but don’t need a caffeine hit. Turmeric is one of the most powerful natural anti-inflammatory foods identified today. In addition, the compound known as curcumin (which is found in turmeric), contains antimicrobial properties and can help to ward off illness. Note: To be assimilated into the body, turmeric must be mixed with black pepper.
Ingredients
2 cups milk (I love oat milk)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Honey to taste
Dash of black pepper
Creating the Magic!
Put everything in a saucepan and heat until warm. Enjoy!
Yes, this is a photo of my ‘tea’ tray. We drink a lot of tea in our home! Did you know there are many amazing teas that will boost your immune system? Click here for a link to a great article about tea, but here are some get you started!
Here a few:
Ginger
Turmeric
Peppermint
Black tea
Hibiscus
Green tea