Juice plant-foods and you’ll benefit from an almost instant immune boost for the system!
There are few things in life that give you such a rapid infusion of nutrients whilst making you feel so vibrant and alive! Given the incredible benefits that juicing can bring it really needs to find its way right to the top of our priority list. In my experience, drinking fresh vegetable juice actually frees up energy and gives me more time to do the things I love!
Do I need a juicer to juice vegetables and fruits?
Anything beyond citrus fruits requires a juicer. Luckily, there are lots of juicers available these days to suit every budget.
The two main types of juicers are as follows…
Centrifugal juicers
The most common and inexpensive type of juicer is known as the centrifugal juicer. This juicer is designed to push hard fruits and vegetables through a meshed chamber, where the flesh is rapidly separated from the juice. Centrifugal juicers are the cheapest options available. They tend to leave more pulp than the masticating juicers (see below) and are rather loud. Having said that, they are, however, an excellent option if you want to get into juicing and have a tighter budget (or just want to dip your toes in).
Masticating juicers
Masticating juicers effectively chew vegetables and hard fruits for you, producing high-quality cold-pressed juice. With a slower more sophisticated action, they squeeze out more of the juice than centrifugal juicers. This is especially helpful with greens and herbs.
Masticating juicers are generally more expensive than the centrifugal versions, although I got a model for about £100 recently when I accidentally left mine at a friend’s house for a while. So do look around.
My usual model has lasted so long that it has now been discontinued.
However, the updated version is here:
Omega Masticating Juicer. I highly recommend it.
Immune Boosting Juice 3 Ways
RECIPES & BENEFITS
Carrot & Tumeric Immune Boost Juice Benefits…
Turmeric is one of THE most immune-boosting spices on the planet. When it comes to health, turmeric is thought to be just as powerful as pharmaceutical drugs but WITHOUT the side effects. Read all about it here: Health Benefits of Tumeric
Carrots are jam-packed with antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent cell damage from oxidative stress on the body. One medium-sized carrot (about 75g) is said to give you a whopping 210% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin A. Vitamin A is important for immune function, vision, reproduction, skin health, and cellular communication. Read all about carrots here: Health Benefits of Carrots
Immune-boosting Carrot and Turmeric Juice
Super immune-immune boosting ingredients, juiced. Carrot, fresh tumeric, fresh ginger, apple and lemon.
Ingredients
- 3 large organic carrots
- 1.5 cm cubed fresh turmeric
- 1.5 cm cubed fresh ginger
- 1 large lemon
- 1 large apple
Instructions
- Use organic ingredients so that you don't have to peel anything (except the lemon) - whilst benefiting from a healthier hit of nutrients. If there is soil on your carrots or spices, then do clean that off.
- Slice and discard the outer peel of the lemon (it will taste super lemony and unpleasant if you juice with peel intact).
- Cut up everything to fit in the feeder of your juicer (size will depend on your juicer).
- Feed though.
- Enjoy immediately for best benefits.
Notes
If you don't have fresh tumeric get dried turmeric instead, this will also work a treat!
Dandelion, Kale & Apple Juice Benefits…
Dandelions = super potent superfood. They are designed by nature to fight disease, and, when ingested, keep invasions at bay. Excellent for health. Read about them here: Dandelion Health Benefits
Immune-boosting Juice Dandelion, Kale and Apple
A super immune-boosting dandelion, kale, apple and lemon juice - that actually tastes delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 large handful dandelion leaves
- 3 large kale leaves
- 2 large apples
- 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Slice the skin off the lemon (the juice will taste too bitter if you juice the lemon with the skin still intact). Discard the skin or use for some other potion or another 😉
- Juice all ingredients.
- Magic - all done.
- Enjoy immediately.
Beetroot & Ginger Juice Benefits…
Beetroot is rich in essential nutrients. It is also a great liver detoxifier, blood toner, and has super powerful antioxidant properties. Read about it here: Benefits of Beetroot
Ginger has exceptional immune-boosting and antioxidant properties. This warming spice is boss at blasting away any nasties. Read about it here: Benefits of Ginger
Celery is a disease-fighting superstar. This may come as a surprise, but scientists have done research on this. Read more here Benefits of Celery
Immune-boosting Juice - Beetroot and Ginger style
A tasty beetroot and ginger juice to boost the immune system with the addition of apple and celery.
Ingredients
- 2 large organic beetroots
- 5 celery stalks
- 1 inch cubed ginger
- 1 large apple
- 1 lemon or lime (optional but delicious)
Instructions
- Cut everything in pieces.
- If you are opting for lemon or lime then remove peel first.
- Juice.
- Enjoy immediately.
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This article is very extensive and informative. The masticating juicer is an amazing one to have at home as you can do so many things with it. Juice is so great for your health. By being able to juice my own fruit at home I will be able to save a lot of money, while still eating nutritiously.
Thank you for this great and informative article.