Recipe: Immune Booster Shot
Chilly weather is back in the Bold North, which means cold season upon us. Especially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to ensure our immune systems are ready to fight against anything.
Luckily, this immune booster shot recipe has everything you need to raise that immune system. With everything from garlic and ginger, to lemon and orange juice, to apple cider vinegar, honey, and turmeric, it’s jam-packed with immune-boosting ingredients.
The Benefits
Honey is rich in antioxidants and is often used to soothe sore throats. It adds a natural sweetness to the drink.
Lemon juice is very high in vitamin C and can help to support heart and digestive health.
Orange juice is naturally high in vitamin C, folate, and potassium, as well as being a great source of antioxidants.
Garlic is known to boost the function of the immune system, and in studies, it has been shown to reduce the symptoms of a common cold.
Ginger has a very long history of use in traditional and alternative medicine. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the common cold and other illnesses, to name a few. It also gives the immune booster shot a little zing.
Cayenne has many health benefits that are a result of the active component, capsaicin. It can boost metabolism and lower blood pressure.
Turmeric is a great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Black Pepper is used to activate the curcumin in the turmeric.
Apple Cider Vinegar can kill harmful bacteria.
The Ingredients
1 tablespoon honey
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 navel orange
1-2 cloves garlic minced and set aside 10 m
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
Dash of cayenne pepper
Dash of real sea salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Grind of black pepper
1 tablespoon Natures Intent, with "the Mother", organic apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon hot water
The Directions
Step 1:
Mince the garlic (ideally put through a garlic press) and set aside for 10 minutes. This gives the enzymes a chance to form and ensures maximum benefits.
Step 2:
Whisk together the honey, turmeric, and hot water, until the honey is incorporated and smooth.
Step 3:
Stir in everything else.
Step 4:
Drink!
The Top Tips:
Before making the drink, mince the garlic and set aside for 10 minutes for maximum benefits.
Use fresh ingredients and check that your spices aren’t stale.
Drink immediately.
Storing:
While the ingredients will the most potent when they’re fresh, you can make this early and store in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Enjoy!