Amazing Green Juice Recipe To Boost Your Immune System - Tastylicious (2024)

Citrus, Spinach, and Other Superfoods Come Together To Create The Green Clean: An Immunity Boosting Juice Treat.

As a fitness instructor, mom, and track coach, I've been at the helm of my Breville juicer for years. I've made some great juices over the years — and plenty of not so great ones, as well. This immunity-boosting juice recipe — dubbedThe Green Clean— is one that I go back to time and again, whether I've overdone it with weekend treats and need to get some nutrients into my system or simply want to keep my immune system strong during cold/flu (and COVID-19) season.

This recipe isn't overly complicated — you'll be able to find everything you'll need to create this immune boosting juice in a standard grocery store. Prep is easy (you can toss everything but the citrus straight into your juicer), and if you're anything like me and clients I've shared this recipe with, you'll feel the energizing effects shortly after you finish a glass of this bright green goodness.

Immunity-Boosting Juice Ingredients

Now more than ever, it's important to keep your immune system strong, and immunity boosting juices can help. Cold weather always leaves the body more susceptible to germs, and in the wake of the pandemic, it's essential that you give your immune system a fighting chance.

• Ginger: It's a double-whammy: ginger is apowerful antioxidantand has strong anti inflammatory properties. Both test-tube and animal studies show that ginger has the power to calm inflammation associated with chronic illness. Inflammation is the enemy of the immune system, and drinking fresh ginger juice can enhance your immune system's response when it's time to put up a fight. Ginger also has powerful antiviral properties. In the event that you get struck with a virus, having a buildup of ginger in your system (as well as continuing to consume ginger regularly) may help you get better faster.
• Turmeric: You've probably heard that turmeric is awesome for depression, memory, and even as a protective agent against cancer — it's no surprise that this golden spice has great benefits for the immune system as well. Arecent study showed that curcumin(the component of turmeric that provides its golden hue) works to modulate components of the immune system that fight disease.
• Lemon: In addition to adding a nice sour zing to this juice,lemons also may help to activatethe immune system's natural killer cells, mobilizing your body's internal army when an unwelcome invader (in the form of bacteria or a virus) manages to break in.
• Oranges: Oranges are delicious, packed withimmune-system-boosting vitamin C, and add a delicious sweetness to any green juice. The vitamin C found in oranges (and other citrus fruits) can lower blood pressure and cortisol, enhance collagen production, and fight illness.
• Spinach: Just like citrus fruits, this vegetable packs a nice punch of vitamin C — but that's not the only reasonthis superfood is a valuable additionto your immunity-boosting routine. This leafy green is also loaded with beta-carotene and antioxidants, both of which may increase the immune system's ability to fight infection. Bonus points for using spinach in juice instead of cooking it to death: this veggie is at its most potent when consumed raw.
• Green apples: The perfect mix of sour and sweet, green apples don't just add a delicious kick to your immunity-boosting juice — they're also associated with adecrease in bronchial sensitivity, helping you to get better faster in the event that you come down with a respiratory illness.

Creating a new juice always takes some trial and error. When I began building this immune system booster, I played around with different citrus options quite a bit (even adding grapefruit once — a little too sour for my tastes). It took me awhile to land on this perfect blend of fruits and veggies. Let's take a look at how each ingredient gives you the immunity boost you need.

Next, let's take a look at exactly what you need to do to create your own perfect Green Clean.

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