How do you increase immunity? Hardening? Daily exercise in the fresh air? Dietary supplements for strengthening? How about specific foods that stimulate the immune system? All methods are effective, and the more treatments you use, the better results you’ll get! Today we give you 8 ways of cocktails and juices for immunity, which, if they appear in your menu, will contribute to a comprehensive strengthening of the body, revitalization and increase the protective barrier against pathogens.
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Cocktails and juices for immunity – why should we reach for them?
Decrease in immunity is an extremely common problem which sometimes results from diseases, infections, drug treatments (e.g. antibiotics), but more and more often it is the result of nothing else but an unhealthy lifestyle. Immunodeficiency may be influenced not only by a diet low in valuable nutrients or the use of stimulants, but also by lack of exercise, too infrequent access to fresh air, overtiredness and life in constant stress.
A simple and effective way to strengthen the body is to introduce into the diet juices and cocktails made of vegetables, fruit and herbs, which show properties stimulating the immune system. It is worth knowing, that the liquid concoctions constitute the essence of valuable substances present in the given raw materials (vitamins, minerals, enzymes, flavonoids, sulphur compounds, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial substances). Moreover, juices and cocktails are very efficiently absorbed in the digestive tract, and the ingredients they contain can be fully assimilated by the body.
Cocktails and juices for immunity are also favoured by the convenience of application. Drinking a cup of juice from raw beetroot, a portion of juice from nettle, or a glass of cocktail from celery, broccoli and spinach, is a much easier task than eating these raw materials.
Juices for immunity
Juice
Black turnip juice for immunity
We can makejuice from black turnips by ourselves using a juicer or buy ready-made in a health food store. Black turnip is a real immunity booster. It strengthens the body’s defenses, helps fight harmful microorganisms and inhibits disease processes. This vegetable contains valuable polyphenols and sulfur compounds, is also a source of iron, potassium, zinc, calcium, fluorine, magnesium and vitamins C, A and B. Thanks to antioxidants black turnip supports the protection of cells against damage, thanks to iron prevents anemia. It is also worth mentioning the cleansing, anti-inflammatory and cough-reducing effect.
Rosehip juice for immunity
Rose hips are harvested around September. If you manage to get your hands on one, you can make the juice yourself; if not, you can use ready-made products. The rosehip is one of the plants containing record amounts of vitamin C, which is a key support for the immune system. You can also find there B vitamins, vitamin E, A and K, minerals, carotenoids, flavonoids, organic acids, tannins. When consumed regularly, rosehip juice not only improves the body’s immunity, but also has a beneficial effect on the circulatory and digestive systems. It will also help fight colds, respiratory infections, and urinary tract disorders.
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Beetroot juice for immunity
Beetroot juice is commonly available in supermarkets and shops, but due to the fact that this drink is simple and quick in preparation (beetroots are put into the juicer and ready), and the raw material is available all year round, it is worth making it by oneself. Self-made and drunk directly after being squeezed, beetroot juice has a greater amount of valuable substances than in bought juices.
Beetroot contains a huge pool of valuable elements for the body, and these are: vitamins C, A, E, B, K, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc. It is also rich in betanin – a pigment with antioxidant properties and supporting the immune system. Beetroot juice strengthens immunity, soothes cold symptoms, helps to fight inflammation. In addition, it supports the detoxification of the body, supports the cardiovascular system and prevents anaemia.
Pomegranate juice for immunity
Pomegranate juice can be pressed by hand (by crushing the pulp in a sealed plastic bag and then separating the seeds from the liquid) or by using a fruit squeezer. You can also buy in ready-made pomegranate juice in a bottle. Whether in the form of a purchased or homemade, it is worth reaching for pomegranate juice in states of immune disorders, because this fruit contains huge amounts of antioxidants, which have a protective effect on cells and which strengthen the body’s defense shield against disease.
Besides antioxidants, pomegranate also contains vitamins C, E, B, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and bioflavonoids. The effect of strengthening the immune system and revitalizing the body is the domain not only of the juice, but also of pomegranate seed extracts present in many dietary supplements (e.g. in multi-ingredient immunity capsules Cistus Plus).
Immunity cocktails
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Cocktail with avocado, acai, kiwi, apple, spinach and parsley
Avocado, kiwi, apple, acai berries, spinach and parsley are a mix of fruits and vegetables packed with valuable substances, which will be a very valuable support in rebuilding the immune system.
Wash and peel 1 avocado fruit and do the same with 2 kiwi fruits. Wash 1 large or 2 small apples and remove the seeds, leave the skin on. Put avocado, kiwi and apples cut into smaller pieces into a blender. Add 2 handfuls of fresh spinach and a handful of parsley. Blend and you’re done.
Chokeberry, banana, beetroot and green barley smoothie
Chokeberry is one of the fruit favorites in the fight against weak immunity. It contains huge amounts of antioxidants that prevent cell degeneration and stimulate the immune system. The other ingredients in the smoothie are also rich in antioxidants.
Place 2 handfuls of chokeberry fruit in a blender. Pour in 2 tablespoons of young green barley. Peel a large beetroot and a large banana and cut into smaller pieces. Blend until smooth.
Cocktail of dried cranberries, apples, garlic, honey, ginger and turmeric
This cocktail is a real fusion of so-called natural antibiotics that will help strengthen the body and more efficiently evade colds, inflammation, attacks of viruses, fungi and bacteria.
Place two apples cut into quarters and stripped of their seeds in a blender. Add 2 handfuls of cranberries, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of honey, half a teaspoon of ground ginger (or a piece of fresh grating) and a teaspoon of turmeric. Blend and drink.
Cocktail of grapefruit, orange, honey, broccoli and kale
The composition of citrus and green vegetables is a hit for weakened immunity. This cocktail will equip your body with a whole range of vitamins and minerals and powerful antioxidants.
Prepare about 5 pieces of raw broccoli and 5 kale leaves. Peel the grapefruit and orange and divide into smaller pieces. Place the ingredients in a blender, add a tablespoon of honey. A moment of blending and the immunity cocktail is ready.
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