Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted to provide a blend of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support your body’s natural defences. Enjoy these recipes with your choice of the DNA Raw Press Juicer, DNA Cold Flow Juicer or the DNA Slow Juicer.
In addition to these seasonal veggies, the recipes also incorporate fresh fruits and superfoods that you can easily find at your local organic grocery store. Think of vibrant oranges bursting with vitamin C, tangy lemons that add a zesty kick, and nutrient-dense superfoods like ginger and turmeric, known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
Together, these ingredients create delicious and nourishing juices that not only taste great but also give your immune system the boost it needs to keep you feeling your best throughout the colder months. Whether you’re looking to prevent a cold or speed up your recovery, these juices are a delightful and healthful addition to your autumn wellness routine.
1. Beet Detox Juice
Beets contain a highly active phytonutrient pigment called betalain, with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detox effects. Combine them with the vitamin C from apples and spinach, and you’ve got yourself a fantastic cold- and flu-fighting elixir.
Ingredients:
- 1 large beetroot
- 1 green apple
- 2 carrots
- 1 handful fresh spinach leaves
- 2 cucumbers
2. Pink Power Pomegranate Citrus Energy Juice
Grapefruits and lemons are packed with vitamin C, which is known to reduce cold symptoms and activate cells in the immune system, while the glucose in pomegranate will give your brain a boost of energy first thing in the morning. Add kale for even more antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects from its health-promoting phytochemicals.
Ingredients:
- The seeds from one large pomegranate
- 2 grapefruits
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch of fresh kale
3. Sun Salutation Yellow Juice
A delicious cocktail of cold-fighting ingredients. Butternut squash is nourishing with beta carotene and essential fatty acids, both with antioxidant effects. Ginger has antiviral actions and promotes healthy sweating, which can be helpful during respiratory infections, and lemon adds valuable vitamin C. A dose of turmeric provides super antimicrobial benefits that help your body to fight foreign invaders.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and seeds removed
- 2 lemons
- 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and chopped into smaller pieces
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
4. Vitamin C Boost Juice
The key to keeping colds and flu at bay is to infuse your cells with fresh nutrients to ensure they get enough fuel for supporting an immune system that functions at its best. During the cold season, look for ingredients high in immune-boosting superstar vitamin C, like lemons, parsley, and apples.
Ingredients:
- 1 handful of kale
- 1-2 apple, Granny smith
- 1 handful parsley, fresh
- 2 lemons, juiced
5. Antioxidant-Rich Juice
Dark leafy greens, red and purple fruits and veggies (especially beets and carrots) are a great source of antioxidants, especially beta-carotene and betalains, involved in the natural detoxification of our cells, energy production, and immunity support. Fresh juice is best consumed immediately. If needed, you can keep it in the refrigerator in a Vacusaver for up to 24 hours.
Ingredients:
- 2 carrots
- 1 small beet
- 4 celery stalks
- ½-inch piece of fresh ginger root
- A handful of parsley
- 1 lemon
6. Lemon Ginger Juice
Echinacea (also known as purple coneflower) was once widely used by Native Americans and is now used by millions of consumers worldwide to support a healthy immune system. Combine ginger, lemon slices, water, and honey in the DNA Raw Press Juicer or the DNA Cold Flow Juicer. Can be served warm or over ice.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped into small pieces
- 2–3 lemons
- 1 cup water
- 1–2 tablespoons Manuka honey (add more or less to taste)
These seven fresh juice recipes are packed with nutrients to boost your immune system and help you recover faster if you catch a cold. Featuring seasonal veggies like beetroot, butternut squash, and cucumbers, along with fruits and superfoods like oranges, lemons, ginger, and turmeric, these juices are both delicious and nourishing. Perfect for autumn, they’ll keep you feeling your best throughout the colder months.