Consuming natural fruit juices, teas and smoothies made with fruits and vegetables is also an excellent way to increase the body's defenses naturally. Some recipes that can be prepared are:
1. Beetroot juice with carrot
Ingredients
- 2 slices of raw beets;
- 1/2 raw carrot;
- 1 orange with bagasse;
- 1 teaspoon of ginger powder;
- 1/2 glass of water
Preparation method:
Blend all the ingredients in the blender and then drink, preferably without adding sugar and without straining it.
2. Banana smoothie with walnuts
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana;
- 1 slice of papaya;
- 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder;
- 1 plain yogurt without sugar;
- 1 handful of walnuts;
- 1/2 teaspoon of honey
Preparation method:
Blend all the ingredients in the blender and take next.
3. Echinacea Tea
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon of Echinacea root or leaves;
- 1 cup of boiling water.
- Preparation method
Place 1 teaspoon of echinacea root or leaves in a cup of boiling water. Let stand for 15 minutes, strain and drink 2 times per day.
4. Orange juice with carrot
This juice recipe is rich in vitamin C, beta carotenes and omega-3, which are important nutrients to increase the body's defenses.
Ingredients
- 4 medium oranges;
- 2 small carrots;
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed;
- 3 glasses of water;
- Honey to taste.
Preparation method:
Wash oranges and carrots well. Peel the carrots and cut them into slices. Place ingredients in a food processor or blender (no need to strain). If you want to sweeten it, you can put a little honey.