You can easily swap out some ingredients or switch up the ratios to better suit your taste buds as well. Go ahead and give these recipes a try. Your immune system will definitely be grateful.
You are what you drink. And while you may be relying on endless cups of coffee to get you through the day and keeping yourself hydrated with plenty of water, it’s time to take a look at how you can help your immune system with what you’re drinking. Because the second wave of the pandemic has shown us that it’s more important than ever to keep ourselves healthy. If you are staying at Stanza Living, you already have access to healthy and delicious chef-cooked meals, but these juice recipes can make sure you’re getting an added dose of nutrition. And if you’re not too confident with your kitchen skills, you don’t have to worry – it can’t get easier than this. These juices can be whipped up in minutes in either a juicer or a blender in your paying guest accommodation, and they’re really tasty too. So, if you’re ready to give your immunity a boost, check out these recipes.
Spiced secret vegetable juice
At first taste of this delicious tangy and sweet juice, you’ll find it difficult to guess exactly what’s in it. Well, the secret is that although this juice tastes sweet and fruity, it relies on two vegetables for most of its bulk – carrots and beets. It’s packed with vitamins and the ginger gives it an added dimension of nutrition. To make this juice you’ll need two peeled carrots, 1 peeled and parboiled beetroot, 2 amlas, an inch of ginger, and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Blend everything except the lemon juice with a cup of cold water until it is smooth. Then add the lemon juice and drink immediately. This juice also lasts for a while so you can make a larger quantity and enjoy it for a couple of days. Pro tip: Grow your own lemons in your own garden for a much better taste.
Upgraded tomato juice
That’s right. Tomato juice isn’t just meant for Bloody Marys. Its antioxidant properties make it a great immunity booster. And combined with the health benefits of fresh mint, this recipe is both refreshing and super nutritious. All you need to do is blend four tomatoes, with a handful of mint leaves and a cup of cold water. Blend until smooth and you can enjoy immediately or pour through a sieve if you’d rather strain out the seeds.
Healthier sweet lime water
If you spent a large part of your childhood ordering sweet lime soda at restaurants, this healthier version is going to change your life. The pineapple gives it a natural sweetness and green apples can improve heart health. Coupled with the Vitamin C from the sweet lime and you have a drink that’s perfect for summer. To make this juice, blend two sweet limes, with ¼ cup of pineapple cubes and 1 chopped green apple. You can also add a pinch of rock salt or chaat masala to give it an extra kick. This one is super delicious and best enjoyed over ice.
Enhanced green juice
Green juices have been making the rounds on the internet for quite a few years. But don’t worry, our recipe doesn’t require you to like Kale. This is a juice recipe that’s perfect for our Indian taste buds and as nutritious as it is zingy. The ingredients work really well to reduce inflammation and improve digestion and will be a great addition to your diet. If you’re living in a PG in Ameerpet and worried about having access to healthy food at this time, these juices can be a great addition to your diet. All you need is a regular blender in your paying guest accommodation, and you can make this in under a minute to accompany your breakfast. To make this recipe, you just need to blend up 2 peeled cucumbers, a handful of washed spinach, and an inch of ginger until smooth. Then stir in the juice of two lemons and a cup of water and you’re good to go. If you prefer your green juice on the sweeter side, you could also add half a green apple to your veggies for some natural sweetness.
And those are our unbelievably simple and nutritious juice recipes that you can make anytime and anywhere. Try them out and you’ll see the difference they can make to your immunity and digestion. You can easily swap out some ingredients or switch up the ratios to better suit your taste buds as well. Go ahead and give these recipes a try. Your immune system will definitely be grateful.
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