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10 Juices to Drink for a Better Immune System

Written by andy

I love juice, and so does most of the world! It’s why the Jamba Juice company is just so darn successful in this country, and it’s why the detox diets exist. You’ve got delicious juices like classic grape or apple juice, healthy boosts like the grapefruit green juice, and then weirder options like the Florida Frappe – juice mixed with coffee. Juice just makes the world go round!

Source: healthyfoodhouse.com

Did you know that drinking a lot of juice can help to boost your immune system? Here are the 10 best juices to give you an immunity boost:

  1. Carrot Juice — Did you know that carrot juice is loaded with Vitamin A, which help your body to produce the antibodies that detect and target viruses and bacteria? Vitamin A is also a necessary nutrient to keep your immune cells active and fighting off those infections.
  2. Tomato Juice — Tomatoes are a wonderful source of Vitamin C, which is needed to produce the white blood cells that fight off infections. You’ll find that they’re also loaded with Vitamin A and copper, which is a mineral that enables your white blood cells to respond to threats.
  3. Ginger Juice —  This tangy root is loaded with antioxidants, and it is a powerful antiviral and antibacterial agent.
  4. Beet Juice — Aside from its ability to make you pee purple, beet juice is an amazing health booster. It’s loaded with the Vitamin C needed by your immune system, but it’s also got plenty of minerals like iron, manganese, folate, and betaine – which helps to lower inflammation in your body.
  5. Orange Juice — We all love orange juice, as it’s rich in the immune-boosting Vitamin C we need to keep our bodies fighting off those infections.
  6. Pomegranate Juice —  Tangy and tart, this juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C. It’s also  loaded with antioxidants that can help to fight cancer cells.
  7. Kiwi Juice — This sour fruit is known to contain more Vitamin C than an orange, and it’s much tastier too! You get almost twice as much Vitamin C per serving of Kiwi than per serving of orange, and you can make some delicious tropical smoothies and juices thanks to this tasty fruit.
  8. Grape Juice — The darker it is, the better it is! Dark purple grapes are known to contain lots of antioxidants called flavonoids, which help to boost your immune system and reduce inflammation in the body. 100% grape juice can circulate the immune cells in your lungs and intestines.
  9. Blueberry Juice — Talk about an odd choice of juice. You won’t find blueberry juice in most stores, but you can make it yourself using fresh berries. The berries are loaded with anthocyanins, antioxidants that will help to reduce the stress on your immune system caused by exercise. It will also increase the production of anti-inflammatory compounds in your body, and boost your production of killer cells that target infections.
  10. Watermelon Juice — Did you know that watermelons contain a nutrient that gives them their beautifully luscious red color? It is lycopene, the same antioxidant that is found in tomatoes. Lycopene will help to reduce inflammation in your body, and will give your immune system a boost.

These are 10 of the best juices that you can make if you want to give your immune system a boost, so it’s worth stocking up on these fruits and vegetables now that winter is in full swing. Give your immune system a boost to give your body the chance to fight off the winter chills!

About the author

andy

Some people get lucky and are born with fit, toned bodies. Andy Peloquin is not one of those people... Fitness has come hard for him, and he's had to work for it. His trials have led him to becoming a martial artist, an NFPT-certified fitness trainer, and a man passionate about exercise, diet and healthy living. He loves to exercise--he does so six days a week--and loves to share his passion for fitness and health with others.