It’s January and flu season this winter has been one of the worst in years. According to the January 6th 2018 weekly influenza surveillance report from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu is already widespread in 49 states and it has killed over 100 people so far, including 20 children. If you haven’t gotten a flu shot, I strongly suggest you do. I also suggest you wash your hands throughout the day to eliminate germs and watch your diet to support your immune system. Avoid sugar and add more cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger to your diet.
Previously, I have written about my morning drink of warm lemon juice, water, ginger, and local honey. You can add a dash of turmeric to this drink to increase its inflammation fighting ability. Today I’m sharing a fresh orange juice turmeric & ginger drink to support your immune system. What do they have in common – turmeric and ginger used with local honey and/or cinnamon. I like variety in my approach to diet and health, but choose what works for you. Just remember to add a healthy booster drink and make it often this flu season.
Winter is citrus season and lemons, grapefruit, and oranges are good friends of your health. Citrus is most commonly thought of as a good source of vitamin C. However, like most other whole foods, citrus fruits also contain an impressive list of other essential nutrients, including both glycemic and non-glycemic carbohydrate (sugars and fiber), potassium, folate, calcium, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and a variety of phytochemicals.
Colorful fruit has even more nutrients than paler versions. If available, always go for more color. Blood oranges are not only beautiful but also filled with nutrients. The distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of anthocyanins, a family of antioxidant pigments common to many flowers and fruit, but uncommon in citrus fruits. Unfortunately, I cannot find blood oranges at my local groceries. Grab some if you can. You can also make this drink with grapefruit juice – I suggest a red grapefruit. Choose your fruit, juice for breakfast and eat fruit for lunch. Freeze Orange Turmeric Boost for a frozen pop for a snack later in the day.
Orange Turmeric Boost
Use organic when available. Makes 1 serving.
Orange Turmeric Boost
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 inch piece of fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp local raw honey
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground dried turmeric or 1 tablespoon grated fresh turmeric
Instructions
- Whisk or blend all ingredients until combined
- Pour into a glass and drink immediately
Here’s to your health!
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This sounds like such a simple and delicious way to boost your immune system, thanks so much for sharing 🙂
#MMBC
Great suggestions
Sounds delicious. I make a got ginger turmeric “latte” with coconut or macadamia nut milk. I love how soothing it is, and healthy!
Your drink sounds wonderful too!
Sounds like a great idea to boost you immune system Carol 🙂 #MMBC
This beverage it the ultimate drink, Carol! Perfect energy drink for a great start of the day. Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?
Of course. I use honey a lot as it has some great properties of its own but maple syrup is wonderful too.
What a fabulous looking drink and some good reminders about flu season and needing to be more vigilant about getting some immune boosters in our diet. Thanks
This is *exactly* what I’m craving this time of year – thanks so much for sharing with Party in Your PJs!. I’ll be trying it very soon!
I’m on the lookout for immune boosting ideas – thank you for this!
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I had my flu shot, but still had a terrible cold. It hung in and I still have a cough almost a month later. I have read how good turmeric is for you. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Great recipe idea, Carol. I am myself just getting over a cold and have avoided the flu (so far!). Going to add this recipe to my homemade, healthful beverage recipe ideas. Thanks!
Glad you’re getting over the cold. Viruses are terrible.
I do love tumeric! This looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing. And thanks for linking up with me.
Shelbee
It sounds good! I love the flavor of tumeric and I put ginger in so many things – I love the idea of freezing this. Guess I’m off to get some orange juice now – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
What a great recipe! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Thank you so much – I’m thrilled!
It’s so important to look after your health and your Orange Tumeric Boost is a great way to do it. Love that you can serve it frozen as well, Carol. I do like popsicles and ice cold smoothies! I’m trying to incorporate more tumeric in my diet and this recipe will definitely help. Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party.
Hi again, Carol, I’ll be featuring this post at the Hearth and Soul Link Party this week. We are going live earlier this week – about 4pm Eastern today (Sunday). Hope to ‘see’ you there!
Thanks so much for the feature April. I’ll come by.
Thank you . These are great ideas. I try to add turmeric to my morning plant based smoothie as well as cinnamon everyday.
I want that popsicle. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a wonderful, safe and healthy week!
Popsicles make everything better.