Winter is upon us and I wanted to share with you some simple immune boosting drinks that you can add into your day to help keep your immune system boosted and help you prevent or fend off any winter bugs. See the recipes below.
Starting with my favourite immune boosting smoothie. Honey, Lemon and Ginger. This smoothie is delicious and a great drink to use at the first signs of a sore throat or sniffles or just as a tasty nutritious breakfast or snack.
Honey Lemon Ginger Immune Boosting Smoothie
3Tbs Lemon Juice
3Tbs Honey
3/4 tsp groung ginger or 2Tsp freshly grated ginger
1/8 tsp ground Turmeric
1 cup ice cubes
1cup plain acidophilus yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Blend all together in a blender.
Serves 2
Raw manuka honey is full of UMF (unique manuka factors) that help to fight off bacterial infections. Buying raw honey means the honey hasn't been heated and none of the beneficial ingrediants have been removed or damaged by processing. UMF of 10+ contains theurapeutic levels of manuka that are able to enhance your immunity.
Lemons are full of vitamin C, which is perfect for the first stages of any cold or flu. Vitamin C helps to activate the immune system and enhances immune cells to fight of infections.
Ginger is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, perfect for sore throats. It also aids digestion and enhances circulation.
Unsweetened probioic yogurt is full of probiotics (the seed, the good bacteria that protect your gut, enhances your digestion and protects your immune system). It also contains Prebiotics, (the fertiliser that feeds the good bacteria in your gut.
Starting with my favourite immune boosting smoothie. Honey, Lemon and Ginger. This smoothie is delicious and a great drink to use at the first signs of a sore throat or sniffles or just as a tasty nutritious breakfast or snack.
Honey Lemon Ginger Immune Boosting Smoothie
3Tbs Lemon Juice
3Tbs Honey
3/4 tsp groung ginger or 2Tsp freshly grated ginger
1/8 tsp ground Turmeric
1 cup ice cubes
1cup plain acidophilus yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Blend all together in a blender.
Serves 2
Raw manuka honey is full of UMF (unique manuka factors) that help to fight off bacterial infections. Buying raw honey means the honey hasn't been heated and none of the beneficial ingrediants have been removed or damaged by processing. UMF of 10+ contains theurapeutic levels of manuka that are able to enhance your immunity.
Lemons are full of vitamin C, which is perfect for the first stages of any cold or flu. Vitamin C helps to activate the immune system and enhances immune cells to fight of infections.
Ginger is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, perfect for sore throats. It also aids digestion and enhances circulation.
Unsweetened probioic yogurt is full of probiotics (the seed, the good bacteria that protect your gut, enhances your digestion and protects your immune system). It also contains Prebiotics, (the fertiliser that feeds the good bacteria in your gut.
Add an elderberry latte to your day for something different. Perfect to protect you against any virus.
Immune Boosting Elderberry Latte
1 cup almond milk
1tsp ground ginger
1Tsp Barkers Elderberry Syrup
Pinch of cinnamon
Heat milk in a pot add the ginger and syrup. Pour into cup and top with cinnamon.
Serves 1
Elderberry is a remarkable little berry that has antiviral properties. It has been proven to be able to reduce the duration of cold, flu and many viruses.
If you are already unwell with a virus it would be more benificial to use a theurapeutic strength elderberry syrup which I can provide for you if necessary. The syrup can also include echinacea and zinc two other important immune boosters.
I have used elderberry for years with amazing results. For use in the recipe above as a maintenance dose, Barkers elderberry syrup can be used. It is sold in most supermarkets and made in NZ.
Immune Boosting Elderberry Latte
1 cup almond milk
1tsp ground ginger
1Tsp Barkers Elderberry Syrup
Pinch of cinnamon
Heat milk in a pot add the ginger and syrup. Pour into cup and top with cinnamon.
Serves 1
Elderberry is a remarkable little berry that has antiviral properties. It has been proven to be able to reduce the duration of cold, flu and many viruses.
If you are already unwell with a virus it would be more benificial to use a theurapeutic strength elderberry syrup which I can provide for you if necessary. The syrup can also include echinacea and zinc two other important immune boosters.
I have used elderberry for years with amazing results. For use in the recipe above as a maintenance dose, Barkers elderberry syrup can be used. It is sold in most supermarkets and made in NZ.
And finally another little super hero turmeric.
Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Latte
2 Cups of Almond Milk
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ginger powder
pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
Blend all ingredients in a blender. Heat in a saucepan for 3 minutes or until hot but not boiling.
Enjoy. Serves 2
Turmeric Late spice mix (make up in bulk)
1/2 cup tumeric powder
1/4 cup cinnamon powder
2tsps ground black pepper
2 tsps ground ginger
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Mix all ingrediants together.
Heat 1 cup of Almond milk and add 1 tsp of spice mix for
1 serve. Add raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten.
Including a turmeric latte into your day will help your liver to detox effectively. Turmeric is also anti-inflammatory and can help ease any aches, pain or inflammation. The added benifits of cinnamon, ginger, ground black pepper and cayenne all help to increase circulation and enhance the absorbtion of the active ingrediant curcumin found in turmeric.
Wishing you health & happiness
Deanna
Ph 0274773025
info@wellnesscoach.co.nz
Anti-inflammatory Turmeric Latte
2 Cups of Almond Milk
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ginger powder
pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
Blend all ingredients in a blender. Heat in a saucepan for 3 minutes or until hot but not boiling.
Enjoy. Serves 2
Turmeric Late spice mix (make up in bulk)
1/2 cup tumeric powder
1/4 cup cinnamon powder
2tsps ground black pepper
2 tsps ground ginger
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Mix all ingrediants together.
Heat 1 cup of Almond milk and add 1 tsp of spice mix for
1 serve. Add raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten.
Including a turmeric latte into your day will help your liver to detox effectively. Turmeric is also anti-inflammatory and can help ease any aches, pain or inflammation. The added benifits of cinnamon, ginger, ground black pepper and cayenne all help to increase circulation and enhance the absorbtion of the active ingrediant curcumin found in turmeric.
Wishing you health & happiness
Deanna
Ph 0274773025
info@wellnesscoach.co.nz
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