Coronavirus is spreading across the world, As the saying goes “Prevention is better than Cure”. You can take it as protecting yourself rather waiting to get affected by it.
So far, many health experts have suggested that the only way to fight off the virus is by strengthening your immune system.
The stronger your immune system is, the less chance you’ll have of falling ill. And let’s assume that you do get infected, the recovery will be much quicker with a good immune system in place.
Making sure you are in the finest condition is neither difficult nor expensive. There are a number of foods that can help build your immunity, but if you are not a fan of eating them, you can always try drinking them.
Bringing you the post on Healthy Drink Recipes! So, let’s get started!
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#1 Turmeric Tea
Turmeric tea: Turmeric is the main element of this drink. It has a compound called curcumin which modulates the immune system. Turmeric tea’s strong anti-inflammatory properties can help ease inflammation and pain.
Ingredients:
Turmeric powder – 1tbsp turmeric powder
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
Organic honey – As per taste (optional)
Water 4 cups
How to prepare:
Boil water with turmeric for 15-20 minutes. Strain and add lemon and honey to your taste.
#2 Immunity Boosting Spiced Tea
Spiced tea: This tea is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and rich in compounds that help cure infections. Raw honey has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that can boost your immune system and fight sickness.
Ingredients:
Ginger grated – 1 tbsp
Star anise – 1
Cardamom pod – 1 crushed
Unpasteurized honey – 1 tbsp
Tulsi leaves – a handful
Peppercorns – 2
Cinnamon – 1 stick
Cloves – 2
How to prepare:
Boil all ingredients except honey in a litre of water for 30 minutes. Have ¼ in a cup with some honey.
#3 Ginger and Apple Cider Vinegar Soother
Ginger and apple cider vinegar: Ginger contains chemicals called sesquiterpenes that target cold viruses. Cayenne peppers contain a high amount of capsaicin that suppresses a neuropeptide involved in inflammatory processes. ACV contains beneficial bacteria and prebiotics that can have a positive impact on immune health.
Ingredients:
1 cup of water
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp ginger grated
1 tsp raw honey
a pinch of cayenne pepper
How to prepare:
Boil water and take off the gas. Add ginger, cover and steep for 5 minutes. Add ACV, honey, and cayenne, mix and sip warm.
#4 Immune Boosting Green Juice
Immune boosting green juice: This juice is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folic acid and other antioxidants that help to prevent inflammation and fight infections.
Ingredients:
Coriander leaves – 1 cup
Mint leaves – 1 cup
Baby spinach – 1 cup
Apple or pear – 1
Cucumber – 1 cup chopped
Lemon – 2 tbsp
Black salt – a pinch
How to prepare:
In a cup of water blend all ingredients. Consume immediately.
#5 Golden Milk
Golden Milk: The active ingredient boosts the body’s antioxidant capacity which is highly effective against free radicals. The nut milk and spices provide good fat to have an anti-inflammation action.
Ingredients:
2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp Haldi powder (turmeric) or freshly grated turmeric
½ tsp ginger, ground
½ tsp black pepper powder
½ cup light coconut milk
2 tbsp raw honey
1-inch piece of cinnamon
How to prepare:
Heat the mixture on the stove over a low flame for 5-10 minutes (except honey). Strain and add honey to taste.
#6 Hot Lemonade
Hot lemonade: Ginger, garlic and cinnamon have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compounds that help lower your risk of disease.
Ingredients:
4 fresh garlic cloves – chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp raw honey
1-inch cinnamon stick
4 cups of water
1 tbsp mint leaves
How to prepare:
Add all ingredients except honey, steep for 30 minutes and keep the pan covered throughout the process. Strain, pour in a glass and add raw honey or maple syrup to taste. Drink while it’s warm.
#7 Evergreen Smoothie
Evergreen smoothie: Green veggies are packed with numerous antioxidants like Vitamin C, beta carotene, with infection-fighting ability. Good bacteria in curd boost the immune system and attacks harmful microorganisms.
Ingredients:
1 cup of baby spinach
A handful of mint leaves
A pinch of rock salt
¼ tsp jeera powder
A piece of amla or ½ tsp lemon juice
1 cup of ice cubes
½ cup of bottle gourd/ cucumber
½ cup of curds
How to prepare:
blend all the ingredients with ice cubes till smooth and it’s ready to be served.
#8 Spiced Pumpkin Soup
Spiced pumpkin soup: Pumpkin is rich in beta carotene which protects the body from free radical damage. Nutmeg and cinnamon fight inflammation, it wards off infections and heals tissue. Coconut milk has antiseptic properties
Ingredients:
3 cups red pumpkin cubes
1 tsp olive oil
nutmeg powder 1/4 tsp
jeera powder 1/2 tsp
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
1/4 cup chopped onions
garlic 1 tsp chopped
cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp
1 cup thin coconut milk
How to prepare:
Heat the oil in a pan, add onions, garlic and sauté on a medium flame for about 1 minute.
Add the cubed pumpkin and sauté on a medium flame for about 3 minutes.
Add 4 cups of water, salt and pepper to the taste and mix well.
Cover and cook on a medium flame for about 10 minutes then keep aside to cool off.
After cooling off transfer the mixture in a pan to blend, add the spices and herbs and coconut milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.
#9 Tomato Rasam
Tomato rasam: Tomatoes have beta-carotene, vitamin C and E which prevents cell damage. Coconut oil has lauric and caprylic acid, which fight off bad bacteria and viruses.
Ingredients:
2 tomatoes chopped
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Black peppercorns 1 tsp
Asafoetida 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves 2 sprigs
Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
Garlic cloves 3 sliced
Tur dal 1 tbsp
Tamarind 1 lemon sized ball
Salt to taste
For tempering –
coconut oil 1 tsp
mustard seeds – 1 tsp
dry red chilli – 1
turmeric powder 1 tsp
curry leaves 1 sprig
How to prepare:
Take a pressure cooker, boil tomatoes, tamarind, tur dal, curry leaves and 2 cups of water. Wait for 2 whistles. Cool and blend, strain if needed.
Add the mix to a pan and boil again on medium flame.
Grind peppercorns, asafoetida and cumin seeds, Add to the mix and boil for another 5 minutes.
Add salt as per your taste.
For tempering, heat oil in a separate pan and add all the ingredients. Pour in the tomato mixture and mix well.
Have the rasam as a soup before meals.
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