Immunity-Boosting Tonic: 1 Recipe, 3 Ways

It's officially fall, which means it's time to increase your intake of immunity-boosting foods to fight seasonal colds. Citrus fruits are my favorite way to ward off diseases as the temperature drops. Whether you like tea or smoothies, this immunity-boosting tonic will keep you safe all season:

Immunity-Boosting Tonic: 3 Ways

• ½ pineapple

• 1 orange

• 1 lemon

• 1 knob of fresh ginger

• 1 knob of fresh turmeric

Boil a pot of water, and add all of your ingredients. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid. Let the tonic heat on low for at least an hour.

Drink As Cold Water

1. Turn off the tonic and let it cool completely.

2. Use a strainer to remove all pulp.

3. Pour cooled water in a pitcher and refrigerate.

Drink As Hot Tea Or Hot Toddy

1. Grab your favorite green or jasmine tea.

2. Add ginger, honey, and lemon to a teacup. Adding whiskey or bourbon is optional.

3. Use the tonic as the water for your tea.

4. Let your tea steep for at least 5 minutes.

Drink In A Smoothie

• 1 cup of almond milk

• 1 banana, frozen

• mango, frozen

• handful of pulp from the tonic

• handful of kale

• natural sweetener like dates

1. Once you have strained the tonic, remove some of the pulp from your pineapple, orange, and lemon, and add it to a blender.

2. Combine all ingredients.

3. Blend and enjoy!

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