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If your immune system is functioning normally, the less chance you’ll have of falling ill and the quicker you’ll recover if you do.
To make sure your immune system is in tip-top condition, it pays to think about what you’re putting into your body.
There are a number of foods that you should try to introduce to your diet to support your immune system, but if you don’t fancy chewing on raw broccoli or garlic, you could try one of our fancy immunity drinks.
As well as being super tasty, a healthy immunity drink can be even easier for your body to digest and absorb because they’re in fluid form.
That’s why we’ve put together 10 tasty beverages that can help you get the nutrients your body needs to help support your immune system.
The reality is, there is no food or supplement that will ‘boost’ your immune system.
Evidently there are foods that impact your health, as you’ve hopefully learned – vitamins and minerals pay an important keeping your immune system running in the way it should.
But ‘immunity-boosting’ supplements or immune boost juices are a bit of a myth.
By eating a healthy, balanced diet which includes fruit and vegetables – including fresh, frozen and tinned which are all equally as good.
So, it’s more of a case of looking after yourself and giving your body what it needs.
Simply put, of course you’re inclined to have the odd takeaway or fast food, but this should be on occasion rather than something you do as part of your diet.
Instead, look to add fresh fruit and vegetables where you can. By providing it with the nutrients it needs your body and more importantly, your immune system will thank you.
These 10 drinks can help you support your immune system and protect it from colds.
We’ve included ones you can make yourself and some ready-made products.
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Boil a kettle
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Cut the lemon in half, slicing one half and squeezing the juice from the other.
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Divide the lemon slices and juice between 2 mugs (or a tea pot with a filter) and add the sliced ginger.
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Pour boiling water into the mugs and leave to brew for a few minutes or until it’s cool enough to sip.
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Sweeten with honey if you wish.
For extra support, you could sprinkle some cinnamon on top - this slows down bacteria in your system, stopping it from multiplying so quickly.
Serves: 2
1
Add all the ingredients to a blender.
2
Blend ingredients together until you have your desired consistency and serve.
Serves: 1
1
Use the back of a metal spoon to remove the skin from the ginger before finely grating it
2
Add the oats to a blender and blitz until powdered, then add the celery and frozen berries and blend
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Add the remaining ingredients and blend once more until smooth - scraping down the sides of the blender to ensure everything is thoroughly combined
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Pour into a glass and garnish with a stick of celery if you're feeling fancy - enjoy with a reusable straw!
Serves: 2
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Combine all ingredients in a blender.
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Cover and blend on medium speed for roughly a minute, stopping it to stir if necessary.
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What our customers think
Liabrighton – Impressive strength
“Tried this and love it.
Very high strength vitamins and vegan too very sour but I like that would imagine it’s the vitamin C paired with the tart elderberry flavours.
I am tempted to add extra sparkling water to make it a longer drink and tone down the flavour, but glad sugars haven’t been added to keep calories low gave me a real energy boost.”
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Saulyte3 – Lovely tea, very tasty
“Lovely tea, definitely can feel vitamin C in it. I got it on a promotion to try out. Will be buying again.”
Sandrahot – Brilliant taste – 5/5 stars
“So happy with them drink them every day need to order more as I am running out.”
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Hfearn – Boost your immune system!
“I am always looking for a low-calorie drink which tastes good and is good for you! I think I may have found it. Full of vitamins and tastes amazing. Great after a workout, run, or just for a general boost.”
What our customers think
SunderlandMick – Fantastic healthy drink. I love it.
“This is makes a really tasty drink that has become a vital part of my daily routine.
I've replaced my morning coffee with a sachet of this and feel much better through until lunch. Love this flavour too!”
Luda88 – Tastes great, instantly feel energised – 5/5 stars
“Been using this for a few days now and I love the taste, like fizzy blackcurrants.
I've been having this instead of coffee at the start of my day and feel much better already. Dissolves well too!”
We hope that’s given you an inspiring introduction to the many drinks that can help support your immunity. Try some out for yourself to see which is your favourite.
Last updated: 8 November 2021
Joined Holland & Barrett: Apr 2019
Masters Degree in Toxicology and BSc Hons in Medical Biochemistry
Bhupesh started his career as a Clinical Toxicologist for Public Health England, advising healthcare professionals all around the country on how to manage clinical cases of adverse exposure to supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, industrial chemicals and agricultural products.
After 7 years in this role and a further year working as a drug safety officer in the pharmaceutical industry, Bhupesh joined Holland & Barrett as a Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate in 2019.