Ginger Turmeric Immune Boost Juice

June 28, 2020fuajia

As places begin to open up more despite the rising cases of coronavirus in the US, we all could use an immune system boost. This ginger turmeric immune boost juice packs all the nutrients you need to combat any cold symptoms while building your immune system and it is delicious; I can drink it until it burns and I have to stop. I can hardly call this a recipe because I had a hard time creating exact measurements. Instead consider it a guide on how to make this juice your own. To make this recipe more convincing, I’ll give some of the benefits of the ingredients that I will use in this juice.

Ginger

It is an anti-inflammatory which alone makes it beneficial in many ways including reducing menstrual cramps and other types of pains as well as improving brain function and reducing the risks of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s
It fights infections, which makes it great for colds
It relieves muscle pain, so it is helpful for athletes and people suffering from arthritis
It helps combats nausea and it helps with digestion after meals
It can help regulate blood sugar
It helps prevent heart disease

Turmeric

It is also an anti-inflammatory, meaning it has similar if not all of the great benefits that I listed above for ginger
It helps fight viral infections
It may protect against heart disease
It protects your body from free radicals
It may improve skin health
It may help in treating depression
It may help in treating diabetes

Lemon

It is a good source of vitamin C
It helps clear up your skin
It aids with digestion
It helps control weight
It helps with digestion

Black Pepper

It has anti-inflammatory components as well
It is high in antioxidants
It has a lot of other benefits but the main reason black pepper is in this recipe is because it helps the body absorb more of the nutrients in turmeric so together they are a great pair

Cayenne

It may boost your metabolism
It may help reduce pain
It may lower blood pressure
It may help in digestion

Honey

It can help suppress coughs
It helps fight infections
It helps prevent acid reflux
It is a more beneficial sweetener than sugar but if you want you can omit it all together in this recipe

And apart from boosting your overall immune system and helping prevent diseases, these ingredients have many other benefits. I could go into detail about the components in these ingredients that make them beneficial for specific ailments or functions but this is not a science blog and I am tired of typing 😆 But if you are not convinced by my bullet points or would simply like to learn more please go ahead and read up on the benefits of these ingredients. I’ve included some links below.

Again, this is a guide. In other words, I didn’t measure anything, these measurements are estimates. You may find you want to put more or less of any of the ingredients. So do as much tasting and adjusting as you need to get a result you will enjoy.

Warning: Turmeric is often used as a natural dye. In other words, get ready to turn everything that they touch orange. My hands were orange for a while (you can use gloves) and my cheesecloth will never recover.