Winter is just around the corner, and with it comes seasonal sicknesses. Head colds, sinus infections, and body aches are nothing to sneeze about (ahem). Help your body heal by giving it the fighting power it needs! Try my best juice for cold and flu to kick those nasties in the butt!
What’s In This Article?
Why Juice for Cold and Flu?
Choosing to juice for cold and flu is an excellent way to deliver concentrated immune-boosting compounds to your body in an easily absorbable form. You’d find it difficult, if not impossible, to eat all the ingredients in this single juice recipe in one sitting. But when you juice them, you get all that mighty cold and flu-fighting power in a much smaller package.
This juice is packed with the cold and flu nemesis, good old vitamin C, found in both oranges and pineapple. It’s a critical micronutrient that supports our immune system by acting as an antimicrobial and antioxidant (1). It also helps fight against infections by supporting white blood cell (T-cell) production and protecting these cells once they’ve developed (2). Sporting over 500% RDI of this powerful antioxidant, this recipe delivers a serious kick in the pants to cold and flu viruses.
Also important here is the inclusion of both ginger and turmeric. Both roots have incredible immune-supporting and symptom-relief properties. Gingerol in ginger is known to soothe coughs and sore throats, specifically aiding in fighting the common cold and flu (3). It’s also a potent anti-nausea compound. Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory known to reduce inflammation and boost immunity (4).
Best Cold Press Juicer on the Market
I made C-ease the Sickness using the PURE Juicer. This machine is, without a doubt, the best cold press juicer, with unmatched yield and nutrient extraction. It takes juicing to a whole new level!
- Best Juice Yield in its Class: Up to 50% More!
- Significant Produce Cost Savings Over Time
- Proven Outstanding Nutrient Extraction
- Makes So Much More Than Juice!
- 12-Year Warranty
- Top Price-Point in its Category
- Bit of a Learning Curve
- Larger Footprint
Why is the Pure Juicer the best in the industry for juice yield and nutrient extraction? This machine is a true cold-press juicer with a unique two-stage process that gives you an average of 30-50% more juice than its competitors. With that kind of yield, it easily pays for itself!
Built to last, the Pure is constructed from premium food-grade stainless steel and boasts an incredible 12-year warranty. The Pure team is committed to bringing you the best of the best and stands behind its product. I recommend this fantastic machine for any serious home or light commercial user. You’re going to love it!
Here’s the Recipe!
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C-ease the Sickness
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 40 fl oz 1x
Description
Head colds, sinus infections, and body aches are nothing to sneeze about (ahem). Help your body heal by giving it the fighting power it needs with my best juice for cold and flu to kick them in the butt!
Ingredients
- 4 Oranges
- 1 Pineapple
- 1 Lemon
- 2” Thumb of Ginger
- 2” Thumb of Turmeric
Instructions
- Peel the oranges
- Decrown and peel the pineapple.
- Peel the lemon (optional).
- Scrub the ginger and turmeric.
- Run the ingredients through your juicer and enjoy!!!
Notes
Add a dash of pepper to your glass before drinking to help with curcumin absorption (the active ingredient in turmeric).
I like juicing one or two of my citrus with the peel on in any given juice recipe. There are powerful compounds in citrus peel oils When you keep it to one or two pieces, typically, the bitterness from those oils is well masked by the overall flavor of the juice. Experiment and see what you like best.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: Juicing for Health
Keywords: cold and flu, sinus infection, cold, flu, orange juice, pineapple juice,
More Immune Boosting Juices
Keep your body fit with more of my immune boosting juices!
- Smackdown that sinus infection with this powerful juice recipe!
- Bring on the power of berries to help increase your antioxidant levels to help fight illness.
- Try this deliciously fresh juice tea to help support your immune system.
Post a comment below if you try this recipe. We’d LOVE to hear from you!
