As the weather cools down, the air in your home will be less humid and more dry, making you more susceptible to getting sick this winter season.
To help boost your immunity and stay healthy this winter, try these homemade immunity booster drink recipes that are easy on your budget and delicious to boot! Drink up!
1) Honey, Lemon, and Ginger Tea
Combine honey, lemon, and ginger in a mug. Fill the mug with boiling water and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Drink three times per day.
2) Turmeric Milk
Turmeric milk is one of the most popular drinks around at the moment.
It’s usually made by boiling turmeric powder in milk and adding a sweetener, like honey or maple syrup. It tastes delicious, but it also has some amazing health benefits.
Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory that can help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation throughout your body.
Plus, with winter coming up, it can be hard for your immune system to keep up with all the chilly temperatures outside.
3) Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is a great immunity booster drink. It’s sweet and has just the right amount of spice from cinnamon and cloves.
To make your own, start by boiling a quart of water with 10-12 elderberries, 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon dried ginger or grated fresh ginger root, 2 sticks cinnamon and 2 whole cloves.
Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
Strain the mixture through cheesecloth and discard the berries but save any liquid that seeps through. Return the strained liquid back into pot over medium heat until it reduces by half again (you should have about 1/2 cup syrup).
Pour into jar with lid while still warm and let cool completely before sealing.
Other Immunity Booster Drinks
Elderberry lemonade
mix together 3 tablespoons of elderberries, 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, and the juice of 1 lemon into a medium saucepan.
Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Remove from the heat and let it cool for 15 minutes before pouring it into a pitcher with 3 cups of fresh cold water. The drink will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
2. Ginger, honey and turmeric tea
– Pour boiling water over 1 teaspoon of finely chopped ginger root, 1 teaspoon of finely chopped turmeric root and one stick cinnamon bark; cover and steep 10 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth; sweeten with honey if desired.
Drink three times daily.
3. Hot water with raw garlic cloves
– Add 8 peeled garlic cloves to hot water, cover and steep 20 minutes. Drink warm twice daily on an empty stomach in the morning and at night.
For a heartier meal, add black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt.
Natural immunity booster drinks are easy to make in your own kitchen! They can be mixed up in any combination of ingredients you like according to your tastes or needs.
These recipes are perfect for when you’re feeling unwell, but don’t want to take medications that come with side effects, such as drowsiness and reduced cognitive function.
Whether you prefer a sweeter taste or something spicy, there is no wrong way to enjoy these immunity boosting drinks!
Experiment with different flavors until you find what works best for you.
Try adding fruit juices, herbs and spices to suit your taste.
Use ginger ale instead of seltzer water if you have a sensitive stomach or experience digestive issues after drinking soda.
Try adding protein powder for added nutrition while building muscle mass.
Choose whichever recipe suits you best! Here’s another example:
Green Power Smoothie
– In a blender combine 1⁄4 cup ground flaxseed, 1 cup almond milk (or other milk), 1⁄2 cup frozen blueberries, 1⁄2 avocado and 1⁄2 banana. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Makes two servings (1 serving=2 cups).
Enjoy this immune booster drink chilled with your breakfast or anytime throughout the day.
Smoothies can also provide all-natural immunity boosters because they contain so many ingredients that boost our body’s ability to fight off disease!
With just about anything you’d want for breakfast thrown into a blender, there’s no limit to what combinations could turn out delicious and beneficial for your health!
An immunity-boosting green power smoothie with a hint of sweetness is the perfect start to your day. This recipe includes the base for most immunity boosters, including flax seeds, which help stimulate white blood cells and protect against cancer.
Almond milk and fruits provide vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants to help ward off illness.
Avocados are full of folate and healthy fats, while bananas offer a natural form of vitamin B6 and lots of potassium.
It’s important to remember not to indulge in too much sugar when you’re already sick–too much sugar can further suppress your immune system! If you’re craving a sugary drink, try adding a little bit of honey or maple syrup to your immunity booster drinks.
This helps get some of the sugars you crave without going overboard and worsening your symptoms. Don’t forget that smoothies are a great option for those who can’t stomach more traditional food! Just make sure to leave in the leafy greens for added nutrients.
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