It’s cold and flue season in Calgary. For the past couple of weeks it seems like everyone I know is either recovery form a cold or in the midst of battling a cold. (And the extreme weather fluctuations we’re experiencing aren’t doing any favors).
My life is busy, and I’m not a fan of being sick. When I start to feel myself get run down, I like to take preventative action. I can’t afford to get sick. So instead of putting my hands up in the air, I fight cold and flue season with a serving of my healthy organic immune boosting juice.
The juices features:
- Apples: Apples contain quercitin, an immune strengthening antioxidant. Quercitin helps reduces the symptoms of the common cold, is anti-inflammatory, and helps reduce allergies.
- Carrots: Carrots may be the most overlooked super food. The root veggie supports the heart, the lungs, the skin, the eyes, and the immune system. The beta-carotene found in carrots is a natural anti-fungal that helps the body fight infections.
- Ginger: Ginger packs the heat! The spice promotes circulation and is a natural anti-nausea aid.
The Immune Booster
Ingredients:
- 12 carrots chopped
- 3 apples chopped
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1 inch of ginger
- 1/4 cup basil
- 1 lemon
Directions:
- Wash all the ingredients.
- Chop/ cut the veggies and fruits to fit in your juicer.
- Juice, everything (except the lemon). Squeeze the lemon in last.
- Enjoy!
