This Immune Booster Juice is made with fresh roots, vegetables and fruit. It plays an essential role in building immunity to help your body fight off the cold and flu season. It is also a great way to kick start your mornings if you are juice fasting or trying to reset your body.
October marks the beginning of fall. However for the Indian diaspora across the globe, it means a month of non stop fall festivities, celebrations and lots of rich food. Not only is the month heavy on the pockets but also on the waistline. It usually begins with Navratri (9 nights) where apart from 9 nights of celebrations and prayers, a lot of folks observe fasts during the day by eliminating certain foods. Honestly I have never observed these fasts, but this year I have taken it upon myself to clean, detox and reset by body during these 9 days. Instead of fasting and then binge at night, I will be rebooting my system.
What is a reboot?
During this period, I will be only consuming fruits and vegetables only to make sure I get enough nutrients by body needs in the purest forms. This helps me set my diet for optimal wellness. This can be done by either eating them in the raw format of juicing them.
Why reboot?
The idea of a reboot is to cleanse, detox and reset my body. Don't we all need to restart out phones, laptops, tablets. Similarly rebooting helps us nourish our body with the rich minerals and vitamins presents in the raw form of fruits and vegetables. It helps us eliminate toxins from our body, building immunity and resets our taste buds to crave healthy foods. It not only aids digestion but also promotes good skin and you feel good overall.
I have to admit, that after I watched Joe Cross's- Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead, I have been inspired to reboot and reset by body to see the results for myself.
Those of your who have been reading the blog regularly, already know that I am not fond of juicing fruits . Those of you who haven't read my post 'What's in your juice and is it really worth it?'click, here to read it. However I do feel differently for juicing vegetables. It could take upto 3-4 oranges to make a glass of orange juice right? Do you think we would be able to consume that many oranges at one time. No right? Now reverse the equation for vegetables. It would take us upto 3 fruits, 2 handfuls of leafy greens, handful of veggies for the base and few pieces of flavor bursts to make a juice right? Well do you think we could eat all of the above in one go. No right? So the latter example is the clear winner in terms of compacting nutrients in a glass of juice as compared to the first example. In short, juicing just fruits isn't healthy. It's purely sugar and no barely any fiber. However juicing vegetables and fruits in the 80:20 ratio is the beat way to get benefits from juicing. Your juice should comprise primarily of vegetables and just enough fruit to sweeten the juice, that's it.
Immune Booster Juice
Since I am all in the fall mood, I decided to start with a fall color juice - orange. This orange citrus juice is packed with the goodness from carrots, oranges, celery and ginger. It's a great way to kickstart you mornings. This bright orange juice is high in Vitamin C & beta-carotene which help build immunity and fight infection. Celery being high in natural sodium is essential to include in your juices when you are doing a juice fast. Ginger aids digestion, boosts metabolism, acts as anti-inflammatory.
If you like this recipe, you could also try making these Vitamin C Gummies, which are always a big hit with the kids. For a stronger homemade remedy for Cold and Cough, this Turmeric Ginger Elixir is my go-to recipe.
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Immune Booster Juice Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 carrots
- 4 celery stalks
- 2 oranges
- 2 inch piece of ginger
Instructions
Wash all the produce thoroughly
Add produce in a juicer or blender, juice.
Enjoy the easiest and simplest form of nutrition.
Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says
Now that's something we all need. It sounds like it came from an ancestral recipe and has been passed down to generations, all for us to be healthy for our future!
Koninika says
Love the recipe especially because the way you've described it makes it look all the more delicious! Especially since we are in the middle of season change, it makes this recipe all the more useful and vital !
Jill Conyers says
We juice often in our house. I enjoy a reboot after all marathon training cycles and it makes me feel so good.
Krystle Cook says
That immune booster juice looks like just what I need! Heading into the cooler weather it looks great.
Robin Rue says
Juicing is something that I have always been interested in but never given a try. This looks perfect!
Reesa Lewandowski says
I have always wanted to give something like this a try. Thanks so much for sharing how to reboot!
Abi says
cool and refreshing drink
JUlie says
Sounds delicious! I love how colorful and healthy it is!
Tescha Chetty says
Oh Yummy...this looks and sounds fabulous :)
Fatima says
I love juices and this one looks very tempting. The cheerful colour clearly catches my attention.
Lubka Henry says
I love the look and the sound of this juice. I really need to get out juicer back and try this one xx
Surekha says
love this. pinned it.
Amanda Love says
We always have to make sure to protect ourselves from the viruses and the diseases these days. Especially with the new season. I think drinking a juice like this will definitely help!
Kristin @MOMentous Moms says
This sounds pretty good. I cannot wait to try it and stick to it. With a preschooler at home I will try anything to boost the immunity and feel better.
Amber Nelson says
This sounds like exactly what I need for this time of year. Perfect to jump start that immune system.
Samantha says
What a great drink! Looks yummy!
Whitney S says
I've never had a detox type of drink. They have always intrigued me. This one looks really yummy, and I just love the color of it!
Erin @ Stay at Home Yogi says
What a delicious way to fend off colds! :)
Corde the Writer says
I work in an environment with a lot of people, including small children so germs are everywhere. I am always getting a sniffle here or cough there. An immune booster is definitely needed.
Marissa_breastfeeding momma says
I also use a similar recipe but add Beet root to it. Gives extra kick of energy and vitamins to my juice/smoothies
Carrie says
This recipe sounds amazing! I will definitely have to try it! I am all for boosting my immune system and the kids!
Ourfamilyworld says
This juice sounds delicious. We will try this and hope the kids will like it.
Dana Vento says
I like your combination. I think the ginger make it balance as it added a little bit spice!
BRittany says
This is great! With the season changes my kids always end up sick. I have been looking for something to help them boost their immune systems. Love this!
Carolyn says
Love your 80/20 rule of juicing vegetables and fruits. I need to lower the sugar in a lot of things I eat.
Claudette Esterine says
Been thinking about having more juices so this is very timely! Thanks. :)
Teresa | Simply Made Fun says
I've never juiced before but I've always wanted to try it. I LOVE the idea of using juice drinks to boost your immune system, especially now when cold/flu season is fast approaching!
Natasha says
I'll have to buy the ingredients for this! I swear as soon as the kids went back to school they came home with yucky germs!
Farrah says
I don't usually juice either, but this looks so good! :D I love carrot + ginger together!
Rachel says
This looks good and sounds pretty good. It makes me think of carrot soup. I might like it better warm.
Toughcookiemommy says
I've been reading a lot of things lately about the benefits of juicing. I think it is definitely worth trying if it helps to boost your immune system.
Heather says
Yum! We love fresh juice here, but don't make it enough! I should try and get back to that, it would definitely be beneficial!
Christine Anne says
I love carrot juice so i'm sure I will love this one! :) I got a juicer for christmas and definitely need to use it more.
Jena Proctor says
Everyone needs a reboot and extra immunity this time of year!
lex says
immune boosters are a big yes for me, one for the good health benefits, two for the sweetness of them juice ones... i will gladly have alot of it now.
Annie says
Oh god, I so need this juice... Or maybe just ginger shots, but I can't stand ginger... Luckily my nose is so plugged I probably wouldn't even taste it.
Stacey says
I have never done juicing before, but have always wanted to try. An immune booster seems like the perfect way to start, and I love ginger in my smoothies so I can only imagine this taste delicious!
Jackie says
Oh goodness! this looks delicious!, I love juicing and will have to try this!
rain says
at first glance i tho0ught it was mango. looks so delicous!
Carol Cassara says
This juice is something that we could all use right now especially since fall usually comes with the common colds and the flu! I really love how easy it is to make!
Christine - The Choosy Mommy says
This post is perfect timing for my and my kids. Both of them have runny noses and a cough and I have been trying to boost the immune systems like crazy. Obviously regular OJ and daily vitamins aren't cutting it so I will have to give this a try. They love smoothies so I am sure they will love this!
Carissa says
I love ginger in anything! Sounds delicious!
Mary says
I'm about to get into the wing of our busy season, and I definitely need an immune booster. This looks beautiful (I love the color).
Merichelle Jones says
MY whole family needs this right now with the changing seasons! Thanks for sharing
Glenda says
This immune booster juice does have tons of of beneficial ingredients to keep us healthy. I enjoy making things that are healthy for me and my family. Thank you for sharing the recipe :)
Ellie Augustin says
I might have to give this a try. I love a good rebot and this look delicious as well.
Elizabeth O. says
Welcoming a new season also means welcoming a different set of viruses and health issues, it's good to be prepared. Aside from the vitamins and supplements, it's nice to have something like this to help boost your immune system. It's really great, thanks for the recipe!
MyTeenGuide says
I need a new juicer! This immune booster juice sounds yummy. I can't wait tot to try your recipe.
Tania Potter - Soul Sense Coaching says
I so want to get into juicing more regularly and anything with carrots is a good place to start. Love the idea of a reboot, by the way!
Taylor Mobley says
I love juicing. My hubby and I got a juicer for our wedding and I am so obsessed with it. Making good and healthy juices is the key to staying toned and energized.
Debra says
This is great we have been so sick this fall we really need to try this!
Terri Steffes says
I am not a ginger fan but I hear it does fantastic things for your body. I do want to give this a try, it sounds like it might be really good!
Rachel Langer says
This looks really good! I really need a juicer. I don't know if it would work quite right in my Ninja.
Kim says
It looks so fresh! We all need strong immune systems as we head into the cold & flu season. I'll try making it.
Jena Proctor says
A reboot is always a good idea. This is a very different approach, I love that it is orange since most are green shakes!
Hey Sharonoox says
This looks super good! Healthy and yummy! Thanks for the recipe.
linda spiker says
Beautiful drink! Pinned!
Ana De- Jesus says
Which reminds me, I really need to get a juicer, I love the sound of this juice! I love carrots and ginger.
Liz Mays says
What a cool idea! A reboot does sound helpful and I'm inexperienced with juicing. This sounds nice!
Heather @ Country Life, City Wife says
I also watched that documentary and thought it was great! I definitely believe in getting our fruits and veggies as organically and healthily as possible. This looks like a great juice for the fall and even winter - we all need an immune booster. I've been sick for two weeks UGH!
Suzanne Spiegoski says
Love anything with carrot juice and this looks like the ultimate immune booster! Will def. have to try :)
Karen says
Perfect for this time of the year when the weather is changing and its easier to get a cold! I could do a reboot and help my immune system - so this will be a great juice for me!