My Immunity Boost Juice Recipe
I love my juicer, sue me. Here's a tried and true recipe for y'all to enjoy this cold and flu season!
I've recently got into juicing now that I have a functional kitchen space with a working sink (no more dishwashing in the bathtub – a true miracle!).
Enduring renovations can be harsh on the psyche, especially for someone like me who aspires to be a homemaker. Nevertheless, I'm confident I've perfected my immunity-boosting cold press juice recipe this season. One morning, I lovingly served a glass to my husband before he headed to work, and he later shared it with his mom, who thoroughly enjoyed it. Given her typically picky taste, receiving her stamp of approval was incredibly gratifying. She, quite literally, bought herself a juicer the next week so she could make her own.
This juice is a delightful mix of spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors, hitting all the right notes for a morning pick-me-up. Moreover, it's packed with excellent nutrients and anti-inflammatory properties, bidding farewell to your puffy morning face, sore throat, and upset stomach.
Listen, trust me on this. I'm constantly surrounded by my in-laws, who work at an elementary school where dealing with fecal matter, germs, and lice is part of their daily routine. Despite this, I haven't caught a cold, the flu, or any other seasonal illness this year. My sister-in-law, Katie, swears by its healing properties and now has a glass every morning when she's dropped off at our house.
The best part is that the homemade version is as pure as possible, without the added sugars or nasty chemicals in store-bought containers. I even kept the rinds in there for some extra fiber. The quantities listed below make about 5-6 servings over ice.
FAQ:
What type of juicer do I have?
I use an Omega horizontal-style auger with a slow-masticating cold press mechanism – it's the best I've ever used. The machine handles thick vegetables and fruit rinds exceptionally well.
What's the secret ingredient?
Regardless of the juice base, I always include pineapple. I incorporate plenty of folic acid, leafy greens, and bitter-tasting roots into my recipes. The sweetness of the pineapple helps balance the tartiness without being overly sugary. Plus, it's super hydrating and fights inflammation!
Do you include the rinds?
Absolutely! I keep the rinds on fruits like oranges, lemons, grapefruits, etc. My juicer can handle the thickness, ensuring that most of the fruit's nutrients are retained.
What's the point of juicing versus smoothies? Can't I buy a store-bought juice?
Listen, you can do whatever you want. But the reason I prefer to juice cold-press style rather than blend the nutrients with added yogurt or ice for smoothies is unparalleled. Here's why:
1. Cost Savings: I'd rather invest in a reliable juicer upfront than buy $15 16oz juices from cheeky brands weekly. Store-bought juices often contain nasty additives and unnecessary fake sugar agents; you know exactly what you're getting if you take the time to make it yourself.
2. More with Less: You'll consume more produce in one juice bottle than you could physically eat all day. One bottle of cold-pressed juice contains three to five pounds of fresh veggies and fruits and takes no time to drink.
3. Enhanced Nutrients: With no pulp leftover from the produce, the nutrients are easily and quickly assimilated into the bloodstream, readily available for detoxification.
4. Better Taste: Juices taste cleaner, and I've never been a fan of the texture of smoothies. I'd add more additives than I want to retain a creamy or thick consistency. I prefer the simplicity of a tasty cold juice.
5. Free Garden Mulch: My juicer spits the pulps into a container. Once finished, I head out to the garden bed and seep the pulp into our vegetables and fruit trees, placing it about 2 inches away from the branches to add nitrogen to the soil.
To be clear — I'm not an advocate for replacing a meal with your juice, nor do I subscribe to "juice cleansing." They're just tasty, healthy treats that add excellent nutrients to your daily diet, and I love them!