Drink these immunity bombs every day during cold & flu season to keep your immune system strong!
Immunity bombs are frozen pureed ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, lemon, orange, apple cider vinegar and other powerful components that are said to keep your immune system healthy.
They are called ‘bombs’ because they deliver a potent blast of nutrients into your body, boosting your health against infections and inflammation.
Here are my top 3 immunity bomb recipes for amazing defense against disease during the winter or summer allergy season.
Top 3 Immunity Bomb Recipes
Note: You can choose to strain out the pulp before sipping if you want it like a smooth tea or leaving it in for added fiber.
1. Lemon, Ginger & Turmeric Immunity Bomb
This immunity bomb contains lemon, ginger and turmeric – 3 ingredients that are known to be cleansing, inflammation-fighting, pain-relieving and detoxifying. Let’s see each of their benefits below:
Lemon is loaded with Vitamin C that helps the body fight infections and heals wounds. Vitamin C is usually prescribed by health care professionals as a natural supplement when you are suffering from colds and flu. It helps strengthen your immune system and also reduces inflammation brought about by colds, flu, sore throat and other respiratory disorders.
Turmeric is a powerful herb originating from India. It contains an active component curcumin, that gives it its orange-yellow color. It has strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. Curcumin can suppress inflammatory responses and reduce the production of inflammatory cytokine (source). It can also modulate the activation of immune cells like B cells, T cells, macrophages, and natural killer cells (source).
Ginger shots are so popular because this zingy herb can help boost your immune system! It contains effective antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. Ginger also contains beneficial nutrients such vitamins B6 and C, iron, magnesium, and zinc that can help strengthen your immune system.
Add one turmeric lemon ginger bomb to your morning cup, add honey (optional) and hot water then sip up for an immunity boost this cold season!
What you need
- 1 organic lemon
- 1-inch fresh turmeric root or 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (where to get it)
- 1-inch fresh ginger root
- ¼ cup water
- Silicone mold (where to get it)
- Kettle (where to get it)
- High speed blender (where to get it)
- Baking soda (where to get it)
- Fine mesh sieve (where to get it)
Directions
- Wash all ingredients thoroughly by soaking in water and baking soda for 10 minutes. Scrub with a vegetable scrubbing brush before rinsing again with clean water.
- Peel and chop up 1 organic lemon together.
- Peel the ginger and turmeric root (optional).
- Chop them into smaller bits.
- Add to a blender together with a little water.
- Blend using a high speed blender till it turns into a puree.
- Run the puree through a fine mesh sieve to squeeze out the liquid only. This is optional
- Pour into silicone moulds and let it harden overnight.
- The next morning, pop one bomb out and add to a cup.
- Add one cup hot water from a kettle over it and let it dissolve.
- Sip away!
2. Elderberry, Hibiscus, Citrus & Cinnamon Immunity Bomb
Now this immunity bomb has some unique ingredients that will shield you from any sniffles and sneezes before they appear! These ingredients are elderberry and hibiscus – let’s see what benefits these have:
Elderberry has been used as a home remedy for respiratory conditions since ages ago in Europe, where it originates from. It is a medicinal plant that is rich in flavonoids that boost the immune system. Elderberry is usually taken as a natural supplement for cold and flu symptoms.
Hibiscus is a pretty red flower that is edible. It is rich in Vitamin C, which helps stimulate the immune system. It is also loaded with antioxidants that fight off free radicals in the body. Other benefits of hibiscus include its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that keep illnesses at bay.
Citrus fruits such as lemon and orange used in this recipe offer high amounts of Vitamin C, which as discussed above, have immune strengthening properties. This vitamin helps your body produce white blood cells, which are important for fighting infection.
Cinnamon is a warm spice that helps increase immunity genes. It may help boost your immune system because of its antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Cinnamon may also help protect against viruses like influenza.
What you need
- 1 cup dried elderberry (where to get it)
- ½ cup dried hibiscus (where to get it)
- 2 lemons
- 1 orange
- 1 cinnamon stick (where to get it)
- Silicone mold (where to get it)
- Kettle (where to get it)
- High speed blender (where to get it)
- Fine mesh sieve (where to get it)
Directions
- Begin by preparing the elderberry hibiscus mixture by combining the two in a pot with 1 cup of water.
- Bring it to a boil then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Once the mixture has been reduced, remove from heat and let it cool down completely then pour into a fine mesh strainer and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Next, prepare the citrus mixture by cleaning and chopping the citrus fruits with the peel on. Using a high speed blender, blend them with ¼ cup of water then strain it through a fine mesh strainer to remove any pulp.
- Combine the elderberry-hibiscus mixture and citrus mixture together.
- Carefully pour the mixture into silicone moulds.
- Place the filled moulds in the freezer and freeze for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- The next morning, heat water in a kettle.
- Pop out one frozen immunity bomb into a cup and pour hot water over it.
- Let it dissolve then stir and sip up the healing potion!
3. Spicy Healing Immunity Bomb
I call this the spicy healing immunity bomb because it’s loaded with spices such as ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper and cayenne pepper. I also added apple cider vinegar and honey – two amazing detoxifying and immune boosting ingredients.
Let’s see the benefits of all these ingredients for immunity!
Lemon & orange are citrus fruits that are rich in Vitamin C, a top nutrient that fights infections and increases immunity.
Garlic increases the production of immunoglobulins, which are antibodies that help fight infection. It also contains compounds that can boost the immune system by stimulating immune cells.
Turmeric contains a key ingredient curcumin, a polyphenol with anti-inflammatory properties and the ability to boost the amount of antioxidants your cells can make. Research shows that turmeric’s anti-inflammatory benefits may in fact be due to curcumin’s ability to modulate the immune system.
Black pepper can help boost your immunity because it contains compounds that increase white blood cells and fight infections. It also contains immune-enhancing Vitamin C.
Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, which may safeguard you from various types of infections. It also has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that safeguard against inflammation associated with respiratory infections.
Cayenne pepper may help boost your immune system due to its antioxidants and ability to increase body heat. This hot and spicy pepper is also a good source of vitamin C, which is essential for immune function.
Apple cider vinegar contains natural probiotics (good bacteria) that can help improve your gut health and immune system. Some people use it as an expectorant to break up the congestion that comes with a cold.
Honey has antibacterial and antiviral properties, which help protect the immune system from germs and infection.
What you need
- 1 organic lemon
- 1 organic orange
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1-inch fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (where to get it)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder (where to get it)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder (where to get it)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder (where to get it)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (where to get it)
- 2 tablespoons raw honey (where to get it)
- 1 cup of water
- Silicone mold (where to get it)
- Kettle (where to get it)
- High speed blender (where to get it)
- Fine mesh sieve (where to get it)
Directions
- Wash your lemon and orange thoroughly. Peel them (optional).
- Wash and peel the garlic and fresh ginger and chop them up.
- Add them to a blender together with the other ingredients.
- Blend with a cup of water till pulverized.
- Strain it using a fine mesh strainer to squeeze out only the liquid.
- Carefully pour the liquid into silicone molds and freeze overnight.
- The following morning, your immunity bombs will be ready!
- Add one to a glass, pour 1 cup of hot water from a kettle and stir to let it dissolve.
- Enjoy!
I hope you try these immunity bomb recipes in the morning! They are sure to help you lead a healthier life!
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