Vitamin C is a vital nutrient, especially important for boosting the immune system and enhancing metabolism, which helps ward off infections.
As Healthline states, “Vitamin C is an essential vitamin, meaning your body can’t produce it. Yet, it has many roles and has been linked to impressive health benefits.
“Vitamin C may boost immunity by helping white blood cells function more effectively, strengthening your skin’s defense system, and helping wounds heal faster.”
As we navigate through the rainy season, while staying warm and eating healthy, it’s crucial not to forget about keeping our Vitamin C intake high.
Check out these easy Vitamin C-shot recipes to try this weekend and stock up for when it’s needed:
Orange and lemon blast
- Take half a lemon and half an orange, squeeze the juice from both.
- Mix the juice with honey.
- Once combined, add a bit of warm water.
- Drink it as a quick, concentrated shot.
Lemon ginger blast
- Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with fresh ginger juice (strained from grated ginger).
- Add warm water to the mixture.
- Stir well and enjoy this warming, immune-boosting drink to help soothe your throat and fight off colds.
These shots can be enjoyed lukewarm or kept as extras to drink when needed.
Keep in mind that these Vitamin C blasts are not juice but are meant to be enjoyed as a shot; a concentrated boost to strengthen your immunity and help fight off viral infections. So, avoid diluting them with too much water.
