For you that know me, I tend to get colds, stuffy noses, especially in the winter and allergies hit me hard, which all trigger my asthma. Juicing is my number one secret to give my immune system a little boost! When you juice, make sure to have it on an empty stomach. It is your choice to have some meals throughout the day, but make sure it is pure, plant based foods.
The Immune Power Week
If you’ve noticed that your body’s defenses are not up to
scratch – you pick up any passing cold and regularly suffer from throat or
bladder infections – your immune system may need a hand. Even if you’ve always had a tendency to
get ill, you should find that giving yourself a boost with fresh, raw juices
and smoothies helps keep colds at bay, let alone anything more serious. These recipes are particularly powerful
immune boosters for a concerted one-week course, but you’ll feel even more
benefit if you make juicing an ongoing delight!
Monday Power
Packed C
3
Oranges
1
Guava
1
Handful Strawberries
With three of the richest sources of vitamin C mixed
together, this is not only a delicious drink but also a strong immune booster
that helps keep illness at bay.
Nutrients:
Beta-carotene, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B3, vitamin C; calcium, magnesium,
phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur.
Tuesday Carotene
Kick
1
Sweet Potato
½
Melon
3
Carrots
Sweet potatoes are delicious, rich source or
carotene, as are the other ingredients in this vibrant orange drink
Nutrients:
Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin C and E; calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,
potassium, sodium, sulphur.
Wednesday Cold
War
4
Carrots
1
Orange
½
Inch ginger root
2
cloves garlic
The garlic in here is purely
for therapeutic use- to give your immune system a
powerful punch in the face of a cold or any other
infection. It’s a brave person who
can stomach it on any normal morning, let alone the breath you’re likely to
have afterwards. If your chest is
feeling congested, you could add half an onion.
Nutrients:
Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin C; calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,
potassium, sodium, sulphur.
2
Grapefruits
1
Large handful of blueberries
Whether you choose a tangy white grapefruit or
sweeter pink variety, the addition of the blueberries will transform the color
and give an extra antioxidant lift.
Nutrients:
Beta Carotene, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B1, B2, B6, C and E; calcium,
chromium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur
Friday Greatfruit
C
2
grapefruits
1
Guava
1
Kiwi
Not just for colds, high doses of vitamin C such as
are found in this tasty drink can ward of all sorts of other illnesses and
aging. Great for your SKIN!!
Nutrients:
Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin C; calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,
potassium, sodium, sulphur.
Saturday Carotene
Catapult
3
Carrots
½
Melon
1
Slice Watermelon
1
teaspoon spirulina
Beta-carotene is a crucial vitamin, which the body
can convert to vitamin A. It’s
needed for healthy immunity, skin, digestive tract, lungs and much more. All of the ingredients in this tasty
juice are excellent beta-carotene sources.
Nutrients: Beta-carotene,
folic acid, vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, and C; calcium, iron, magnesium,
phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur, protein, essential fatty acids.
Sunday Green
Tomatoes
4
Tomatoes
½
Long cucumber
1
Large handful spinach leaves
4
Broccoli spears
The earthy, green taste of the spinach and broccoli
is nicely hidden by the other ingredients.
Nutrients: Beta
Carotene, biotin, folic acid, vitamin B3 and C; calcium, iron, magnesium,
phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur
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