Immune Boosting Power Drink

We make this great vitamin-packed juice drink every day at Zoom Vacations, and it really keeps us feeling great. We keep it simple and realistic, without a lot of complicated ingredients, so it is easy to do every day. The thing that makes the biggest difference is using fresh squeezed orange juice (not from concentrate) which can be purchased from most grocery stores.

This juice is healthy, easy, and economical, without the cleanup, expense, and hassle of using a juicer at home or buying juice from a local juicery. Also, for those of you who think that you do not like beet juice, try it in this recipe. We’re pretty sure you will be surprised, and it is so good for you!

Recipe:

I cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup of beet juice
1 tsp tumeric (or 2 if you can handle it)
1/4 tsp of pepper
1 tsp ginger (note: if you are sensitive to spicy foods, use less, or just omit the ginger)

Nutrients and Benefits

Tumeric:
Curcumin, a potent plant chemical in turmeric, is believed to have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Studies indicate that chronic, low-grade inflammation may be a key factor in developing conditions like heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.

• Turmeric contains bioactive compounds with powerful medicinal properties.

• Curcumin is a natural anti-inflammatory compound.

• Turmeric dramatically increases the antioxidant capacity of the body.

• Curcumin boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor, linked to improved brain function and a lower risk of brain diseases.

• Curcumin chould lower your risk of heart disease.

• Turmeric can help prevent (and perhaps even treat) cancer.

• Curcumin may be useful in preventing and treating alzheimer’s disease.

• Arthritis patients respond very well to curcumin supplements.

Black Pepper:
When combined with turmeric, it increases your body’s ability to absorb the inflammation-fighting spice.

• High in antioxidants. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage your cells.

• Has anti-inflammatory properties.

• May benefit your brain.

• May improve blood sugar control.

• May lower cholesterol levels.

• May have cancer-fighting properties.

Ginger:

• It can reduce your risk of diabetes.

• It’s a natural way to relieve period pain.

• It’s an anti-inflammatory.

• It can settle an upset stomach.

• It can also curb morning sickness.

• It may help prevent heart disease.

• It may lower your risk of cancer.

Beet Juice:

• Improves blood flow.

• Lowers blood pressure.

• Boosts Stamina.

• Detoxifies the liver.

• Helps reduce the risk of cancer.

• Helps prevent against anemia and iron deficiency.

• Helps in building stamina.

• Enhances skin health.

Orange Juice:

• Fortifies Our Immune System.

• Improves Digestive Health.

• Lowers the Risk of Cancer.

• Protects the Cardiovascular System.

• Prevents Kidney Diseases.

• Assists in Weight Loss.

• Cleanses the Skin.

• Reduces Wrinkles.

• Improves Eyesight

• Prevents Hair Loss

• Lowers Cholesterol Levels

• It’s A Natural Anti-Inflammatory

Note: Turmeric usually does not cause serious side effects. But some people can experience stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea. So, you may want to go easy on it, an observe how your body responds

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