Immunity is our body’s ability to protect ourselves against an infectious disease or harmful microorganisms. The defense army in our body’s immune system is mainly white blood cells, antibodies, and the lymphatic system.
Our immune power can be strengthened with these easy and quick-to-prepare homemade drinks or Ayurvedic concoctions.
Kiwi and Strawberry Juice
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Recipe: Blend a peeled and sliced kiwi fruit to form a puree. Add 2 cups of sliced strawberries, 2 tsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and half a cup of water to the kiwi puree. Blend all the ingredients to make a smoothie.
How Does It Strengthen Our Immune System?
Kiwi and strawberry juice is rich in antioxidants, which can help combat progressive cancerous cells. It boosts our immunity by detoxifying our skin and digestive system. Also, it prevents heart disorders by controlling bad cholesterol levels in our bodies.
When & How To Drink?
Have a glass of kiwi and strawberry smoothie before breakfast, preferably on an empty stomach.
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Beetroot and Carrot Juice
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Recipe: Take a peeled carrot and beetroot cut into small pieces in a blender jar. Add ½ cup of water and blend into a fine smoothie. Now, strain the juice using a sieve and add some grated ginger, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to it.
How Does It Strengthen Our Immune System?
Beetroot and carrot juice relieve us from constipation problems and improves our gut health with their rich phytonutrient and fiber content. Also, the juice can stimulate our metabolic system greatly, thus, improving our immunity.
When & How To Drink?
Drink a glass of beetroot and carrot juice early morning on an empty stomach, can also have it an hour before breakfast.
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Watermelon, Mint, and Lime Cooler
Recipe: Blend 3 cups of chopped seedless watermelon pieces and make a puree. Now, add a handful of fresh mint leaves, 1 tsp of lime juice, and a little water to the puree and blend it well until it forms a smoothie-like consistency.
How Does It Strengthen Our Immune System?
Watermelon has natural cooling and moistening properties that helps in reducing inflammation. Besides its healing nature, watermelon juice is an effective gut cleanser. It flushes out impurities and enhances our immunity.
When & How To Drink?
The best time to have a glass of watermelon, mint, and lime cooler juice is in the morning before one goes for an intense workout. It can also be consumed half an hour before breakfast.
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Ayur Elixirs
Part of the oldest traditions of Ayurveda (an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent) remedies, Elixirs based on Ayurvedic plant extracts are matured in Teak vats for 45 days. For effective purity and goodness, the Elixir is used to balance the three doshas.
Well Being
restores lost energy and makes the spine supple by improving nerve supply to the organs and all parts of the body
Stress
relieves stress and anxiety
Energy Tonic
restores lost energy and increases stamina and vitality
Detoxifying
stimulates blood circulation while enriching the skin
Cardiac Tonic
helps to maintain a healthy heart
Aches & Pain
restores lost strength, alleviates aches and pains of the limbs associated with daily life
Rejuvenate
a vitality restorer for a busy lifestyle
Cleansing
helps the body cleanse itself of toxins and waste
These Ayur Elixirs are available at Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives, or here.
Learn to make healthy ginger drink Gili Refresh, which is served as a refreshing welcome drink at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives.