Boosting your immunity is always a good thing to do, and an immunity boosting tea is an easy way to get the job done. Home made teas are quite simple to make and with a bit of thought they can be tailored to supporting your health and wellness. Starting your day, going through your day or ending your day on a cup of warming tea, even in hot climes can do wonders for your mind, body and soul.
We keep being told how important it is to boost our immune system to help our bodies ward off viruses and other diseases that they may be exposed to. Whole plant based foods are full of nutrients and antioxidants that support our overall health and wellness. And, there are a number of foods that help boost our immunity especially and help us fight off viruses and disease. This immunity tea is made of a number of amazing ingredients that support the immune system.
Goji Berries (optional) are full of healthy antioxidants, which are known for their immune-boosting qualities. They are also great sources of vitamin C and A, two nutrients that are key to building immunity and preventing common illnesses such as colds, and even more serious chronic diseases such as cancer. However, before adding goji berries to your immunity tea, check with your doctor. They have been known to interact with certain medications , such as blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and blood pressure drugs
Turmeric is quite widely known for its medicinal properties that boost the immune system. Curcumin, which is the main active ingredient in turmeric, has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. However, the amount of curcumin by weight in turmeric is quite small, but I find adding it to this tea recipe is still a great idea and doesn’t do any harm.
Ginger is also a widely known root for its medicinal properties and that can also prevent inflammation from starting in the body. Its antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties help fight infections and boost your immunity.
Oranges, especially 100% fresh orange juice, and citrus in general can help boost immunity through the high levels of Vitamin C they contain, which is vital for the proper function of a healthy immune system.
Dates are an anti-inflammatory food and they are rich in magnesium, which is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits.
You can imagine that combining all of these into a tea will pack a powerful punch. The great part about making this immune boosting tea recipe is that you can make a large batch and continue sipping on it throughout the day or week. Often times I’ll pour some into a flask and leave it by my beside at night so that as soon as I wake up in the morning I can start sipping on it. It does taste great so it is easy to drink.
