Let’s boost those immune systems people! This is undoubtedly a scary time we are experiencing right now with COVID. I know I feel like nothing is in my control and am in fear of the unknown.
BUT what we do have control over is what we are fueling our bodies with each day, staying hydrated, our thoughts & attitudes, how we react to this situation and how we move our bodies each day.
This time, more than ever, we need our immune systems to be at their peak. Here are a few immune boosting, vitality shots I made for my fiancé and me to try and help keep our immune systems strong.
If you don’t have a juicer, just eating these foods in general will help support your immunity OR this is an great opportunity for you to support your local juicery & health food stores.
Here are a few health food/ juice bars locations around Ohio:
Columbus - Zest, Alchemy, Native Cold Pressed, Purepressed Juicery, Vitality Juicery
Cincinnati - Rooted Juicery, Green Farm Juicery, Sleepy Bee Cafe
Cleveland - Ritual Juicery, Restore, BEET JAR juicebar & takeaway
Toledo - All Juice, Jamba, Fowl and Fodder, Local Roots Juice Co.
Ingredients you will need:
Beetroot Shot:
1 cup of organic cooked beets
1 lemon
1 inch on ginger
Orange, Lemon & Ginger Shot:
2 oranges
1 lemon
1 inch ginger
Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Green Machine Shot:
1 bunch of organic parsley (rinsed)
2 handfuls of organic spinach (rinsed)
1/2 of a cucumber
1 green apple
1 lemon
1 inch ginger
Directions:
1. Wash all ingredients
2. Peel skins off with
3. Cut all ingredients into sizes that will fit in your juicier.
4. Place into juicer.
Cheers to boosting our immune systems & staying positive!
Beetroot Shot:
Orange, Lemon & Ginger Shot:
Green Machine Shot:
What is your favorite local juicery or health food store? Let me know in the comment box below.
Health Benefits from the ingredients in the Vitality Shots:
Apples aid digestion, lower LDL cholesterol, support blood sugar regulation
Beets improve blood pressure & mental function, reduce inflammation, boosts stamina
Cayenne Pepper boosts immunity, improves circulation, helps reverse candida, promotes detoxification
Cucumbers hydrate & cool body, boost skin health, support eye health
Ginger aids digestion, boosts immunity, supports cell growth
Lemons promote detoxification, boost immunity, reduce inflammation
Oranges boost immunity, support digestive health, promotes heart health, protects respiratory health
Parsley boosts immunity, reduces inflammation, purifies the bloods, improves bone health
Spinach improves skin & hair health, aids digestion, maintains bone health, reduces inflammation
xoxo Holly
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