Flu Buster
Persons
3
Feel a sniffle coming on? Feeling a little down, with a slight fever kicking in? You’ll want to juice up this combo two or three times a day to help fight off pending flu or even a seasonal cold.
This health-promoting elixir is a delicious way to get your daily dose of garlic, cayenne, ginger and lemon, all of which have been linked with antiviral properties.
Ingredients
1 cucumber, quartered 1
2 green apples, cored and sliced 2
1/2 cup packed chopped kale leaves 125 mL
1 lemon, peeled and halved 1
2 cloves garlic 2
1 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) piece peeled gingerroot 1
1 1/8-inch (3 mm) piece peeled turmeric root 1
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 0.5 mL
Instructions
1. Using a juicer, process half each of the cucumber, apples, kale, lemon and garlic, plus the turmeric and ginger.
2. Following the same order, repeat with the remaining apple, kale, lemon and garlic.
3. Add cayenne and whisk well. Serve immediately.
Have you tried all of our 70+ Juice and Smoothie Recipes yet? We also have 40+ Juicing tips to help you get your juice on!
CATEGORIES
Have you tried these tips or recipes?
Lemon Drop
Morning Energizer
Cucumber Beet Carrot Juice
Turn Your Passion for Juicing Into a Professional Path
Discover how the Certified Juice Therapist® program combines therapeutic juicing education, professional certification, practical business training, and ongoing support to help you confidently educate, coach, and serve others.
