A strong immune system is our first line of defence against viruses and diseases. Apart from maintaining social distance, wearing masks and constantly sanitising your hands, it is important to provide your body with healthy foods to strengthen the immune system.
Regular exercising, adequate sleep and a diet rich in fruits and vegetables are a few ways to boost immunity. In this article, we will share five yummy and healthy immunity boosting drinks that you can incorporate into your diet to increase your immunity level.
- Turmeric tea
- Ginger and ACV drink
- Ginger beetroot juice
- Orange and berry smoothie
- Carrot and orange juice
Turmeric tea
One of the easiest ways to give your immunity system a boost is by consuming turmeric tea every day. The benefits of turmeric are plenty; it contains a compound called curcumin, which strengthens the immune system. To prepare turmeric tea, take four cups of water and add one to two tablespoons of raw grated turmeric. Allow it to boil for 15-20 minutes, and consume while it's still a little hot with a dash of lemon and honey.
Ginger and ACV drink
Apple cider vinegar contains healthy bacteria and prebiotics that boosts immunity. Ginger, on the other hand, includes sesquiterpenes that protect the body against the cold virus. To make this drink, boil a cup of water, add a small piece of peeled and grated ginger, and let it sit for five minutes. Then, mix in one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and raw honey to make your immunity booster drink.
Ginger beetroot juice
Beetroots are packed with essential vitamins and nutrients like vitamin C, iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and potassium. Vitamin C and zinc, in particular, are great for immunity. Mixing it with the goodness of ginger makes for a perfect drink to protect the body against diseases. Put one or two peeled and cut beetroots into a juicer, then add an inch of ginger to it, extract the juice and drink it fresh.
Orange and berry smoothie
If you drink smoothies in the morning after working out, here’s one that will also strengthen your immunity. Both berries and oranges are rich in antioxidants that only protects the body from diseases but also heals illness, if any. To make this smoothie, add peeled and cleaned orange, a cup of berries of your choice (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry) and half a cup of plain yoghurt in a blender. Blend well and drink the smoothie fresh.
Carrot and orange juice
Oranges are rich in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant powerhouse. It protects the cells in your body from external damage. Vitamin C accelerates wound healing and ensures quicker recovery among those down with a cold. Carrots, on the other hand, contain vitamin A and vitamin B6, which are essential for a healthy immune system and antibody production. To make this juice, you need to add one peeled orange and carrot into a juicer and extract the juice. Drink it fresh in the morning.
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Written by Sanya Hamdani on 3rd Jun 2021
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