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Immune System Booster Juice Recipes

Immune System Booster Juice Recipes

The immune system is a great example of the self-repairing capacity of the human body. Antibodies travel throughout the blood and lymph systems to locate and identify foreign molecules, including cancer cells. They latch onto and neutralize foreign invaders, even coating microbes to make them palatable for scavenger cells. Antibodies respond swiftly to toxins and enable the body to fight and resist infections. 

 When you have a cold or flu, this is a visible sign that your immune system failed to stop the bug in time. But it’s your immune system, not Vicks VapoRub that cures the cold. Cancer is another sign of immunological failure. In most cases, a healthy immune system can detect the early stages of cancer and eliminate the cancerous cells. 

Highly modified, mucus-forming food makes up a large percentage of what most of us are ingesting as fuel to run the precise workings of the body. Our modern diet weakens the immune system, resulting in an overabundance of mucus and disrupted homeostasis. Replace a hamburger and fries with a glass or two of freshly made juice and you will feel the difference almost immediately. Do it enough times and a wonderful metamorphosis will begin to occur. After three days, you will begin to notice a change. Within weeks, the transformation can be quite remarkable. But it takes two to three years of juicing and healthy eating before the full benefit can be enjoyed, as new strong cells replace older ones, built with quality raw materials derived from a healthy diet. 

All fresh juice will improve the functioning of your immune system, but the following juices contain some well-established immune boosters, such as garlic or ginger, which has been used for thousands of years. If you struggle with colds, flus, or even more serous illness, start drinking yourself back to health.

Turnip Fennel Juice
Turnip is a great sourse of vitamin C and manganese.
Ingredients
  • ½ turnip
  • 3 carrots
  • 1 apple
  • ¼ fennel bulb
Nutrients
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
  • Manganese
Health Benefits
  • Lowers Cholesterol Levels
  • Detoxifies Liver
  • Prevents Kidney Stones
  • Reduces Risk of Cancer
  • Benefits Eyesight
Details
If turnip is waxed then cut away outer skin. 
Parsnip Carrot Juice
Parsnips are sweeter than carrots and are a good source of vitamin C, folate and manganese.
Ingredients
  • 3 parsnips
  • 3 carrots
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 apple
Nutrients
  • Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
  • Manganese
  • Pectin
  • Folate Acid
Health Benefits
  • Prevents Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
  • Alkalizes Blood
  • Soothes Nervous System
  • Benefits Eyesight
Parsley Energy Explosion
The Juiceman, Jay Kordick famously claimed that parsley juice is so potent, if you were to drink it straight you would actually get a high. Runners universally claim that adding parsley to any juice results in an explosion of energy. This could be the result of the high amount of chlorophyll, which is able to oxygenate the blood, but because parsley is so rich in micronutrients it’s probably a combination of many things.
Ingredients
  • 1 large bunch of parsley
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 apple
  • 1 celery
Nutrients
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Potassium
  • Vitamin K
  • Manganese
  • Copper
  • Magnesium
  • Chlorophyll
Health Benefits
  • Detoxification
  • Nerve Stimulant
  • Breath Freshener
  • Improves Body Odor
  • Improves Energy
Details
If all you have is a centrifugal juicer, then push parsley through with carrots or celery to get the best yield. Leave the apple until last to obtain the nutrients still remaining in the juicer.
Red Pepper Beauty Juice
Did you know that red peppers are higher in vitamin C than oranges and have double the amount of green peppers?  Because of their rich supply of carotenoids, red peppers can improve the look of your skin, plus is able to reduce swelling caused by arthritis.
Ingredients
  • 2 red peppers
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 apple
  • 1 broccoli spear
Nutrients
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
Health Benefits
  • Reduces Low-density Lipoprotein, or Bad Cholesterol
  • Good For Complexion
  • Relieves Symptoms of Arthritis
  • Protects the Cardiovascular System
Details
Juice the whole red pepper, seeds and all.
Swiss Chard Kale Juice
Swiss chard is just packed with vitamins and minerals, not to mention anthocyans, which has been shown to be effective in preventing cancers of the digestive tract.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups of Swiss card
  • 1 cup of kale
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 apples
Nutrients
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin A (beta-carotene)
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Potassium
  • Phosphorus
  • Vitamin K
  • Manganese
  • Riboflavin
  • Copper
  • Magnesium
  • Chlorophyll
  • Vitamin B6
  • Vitamin E
  • Anthocyans
Health Benefits
  • Reduces Risk of Stroke
  • Reduces Risk of Cancer
  • Protects From Coronary Artery Disease
  • Detoxification
  • Anti-cataracts
  • Protection From colon Cancer
  • Protect Kidneys of diabetics
  • Maintains Good Bone Density
Details
Always juice greens first. To get the highest yield, push greens through the hopper with carrots and celery.
Eggplant Carrot Juice Recipe
If a veggie is dark in color, chances are that it is high in antioxidants. The anthocyanin, nasunin in the eggplant’s skin has been shown to protect cell wall integrity, resulting in lowering the risk of cancer.
Ingredients
  • 1 eggplant
  • 3 carrots
  • 2 apples
  • 1 celery stalk
Nutrients
  • Potassium
  • Manganese
  • Folate Acid
  • Nasunin
  • Terpenes
Health Benefits
  • Lowers Cholesterol Levels
  • Reduces Risk of Cancer
  • Antioxidant
  • Improves Blood Flow
  • Protects Cell Walls
  • Antiviral
Details
Juice whole eggplant, seeds, and skin.
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Although the Athlete Super Fuel tastes great, I won't be able to drink it again. Apparently the super high amount of vitamin C, can be too much for some people's stomachs to handle, and leads to a pretty major side effect that sends you to the bathroom every 30 min. I was down in the dumps for two days. I think I'll try it with just one orange, instead of the 2 I actually used.
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Smells like garlic but doesn't taste like it!
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