5 Drinks To Help Boost Your Immune System
In light of the recent changes in the pandemic of COVID-19, maintaining your health is more important than ever. Boosting your immune system is ultimately important for maintaining a happy and healthy life in our current age. But boosting our immune system isn’t always tasty. While there are various fruits and veggies that can help, some taste bitter or are simply hard to keep down. It doesn’t have to be that way with these great recipes. Here are 5 drinks to help boost your immune system.
This drink is a perfect pick me up for your immune system.1. Matcha Green Tea Latte
While this drink is also on the Starbucks menu, matcha has natural vitamins and antioxidants that help boost your health. In addition, the beautiful bright green color of this drink is gorgeous and naturally sweet. The flavor holds subtle earth tones that compliment any sweetener. Unlike some coffees, the flavor is not diluted when you add sugar or milk. And the best part, it also has caffeine in it. Yes, this green pick me up is perfect when you’re trying to wean off coffee but still need that caffeine kick in your life. It also does not have the negative effects that coffee has, such has stripping your stomach lining over time. Coffee has an extreme acidity level but, as we all know, it’s delicious. Matcha green tea lattes are the only hot drink that comes close to the same pick me up that I have found similar to coffee. So what better way to help your gut and your immune system in one easy step? When you’re trying to help your gut health and immune system, swap out that coffee for a taste of matcha green tea for your next caffeine need.
This drink is perfect for boosting your immune system and tummy troubles.2. Turmeric Ginger Tea
While this drink is something that you would not typically associate with tea, it’s antioxidant powers are unmatched. This golden delight is perfect for any tummy trouble. And has helped through many a cold. It is perfect for when you’re craving something soft, sweet and warm. This tea is a beautiful bright floral yellow and has the sweet aromatics of fresh ginger. In addition to this tea being able to help boost your immune system, ginger is especially known for its ability to calm an upset stomach. If you’re feeling nauseous or have a bad case of the flu, ginger turmeric tea settles your stomach faster than anything I have ever seen. You can either buy this tea in any store. Or you can make it from scratch by boiling one nug of fresh ginger, cut into chunks and sliced turmeric. Boil it for 15 to 20 minutes on medium high heat until fragrant and yellow. Drain the root chunks out and discard. And you are left with a beautiful aromatic tea that will help your immune system. And help you recover from any nausea spell.
This purple delight is perfect for any rainy day.3. Lavender Tea
Are you craving something colorful and aromatic? Lavender tea is a great way to boost your immune system and help your body recover from a potential bacterial infection. Lavender has antibacterial properties that allow for a speedier recovery and a calmer mind. This soft purple treat is perfect for any rainy day weather and is subtly sweet. Lavender has natural chemicals that help reduce stress and anxiety in our daily lives. This tea is sold in any grocery store and is relatively cheap. It will typically be right next to the chamomile in most super markets. Lavender tea will help you recover from a viral or bacterial infection and allow you to stress less. If you love floral teas, you will fall in love with this purple delight.
4. Blueberry Smoothie
Do you want to boost your immune system but aren’t a huge fan of teas or lattes? No problem! This smoothie is a perfectly sweet way to help get your immune system on track without compromising taste. Blueberries are packed full of natural antioxidants that help promote heart health and help your immune system. There are numerous recipes out there for a blueberry smoothie. But my personal favorite is using ¾ cup milk, ¾ cup fresh blueberries, 1 banana and 1 tsp almond butter. Start by adding in the milk first to your blender, followed by your blueberries, banana and almond butter. Blend until smooth and creamy and enjoy a healthy way to help your body. Note, that you should use fresh blueberries if you can for this recipe. As frozen blueberries lose some of their antioxidant potency. For your next smoothie craving, try this recipe out.
If you want the taste of the tropics while boosting your immune system, try this smoothie.
5. Pineapple Smoothie
Another contender for a great immune booster is the pineapple smoothie. Pineapple is full of antioxidants and is known to help aid in digestion. But pineapple takes it a step further. When you’re feeling dehydrated and it’s a struggle to keep drinking that water, pineapple improves hydration. Especially when you are feeling sick, flavor and texture become very important. It can be a struggle to find something that will fit your health needs and taste buds. And while there are 100’s of ways to incorporate this fruit into your next smoothie, I personally love the following quick recipe. For this smoothie you will need 2 cups fresh pineapple, 1 banana, ¾ cup milk, a handful of ice and one lime, juiced. Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. And you are left with the beautiful sweet taste of the tropics, while getting that extra immune boost needed for your health.
