Now more than ever, many people are watching the way they eat and the things that they eat. As medical professionals recommend keeping your immunity up by refraining from things that might contribute to the development of infections and diseases, it has become everybody’s mission to educate themselves on topics related to Nutrition and wellness. With that being said, for those of you back to work now, we have curated a list of meals that will keep you full and boost your immunity.
Drink on-the-go
For the caffeine junkies who can’t part with coffee, we thought we could provide you with an immunity shot version of it. Since most of our breakfasts are caffeine loaded, consisting of on the go coffee, this caffeine- free option will give you the immunity boost you need in the morning, minus the jitters. Introducing Turmeric Tea! (recipe below)
Immune Boosting Turmeric Tea
To make the tea, add five cups of water to a pot along with thin slices of fresh ginger root and turmeric. Don’t forget to add one crack of fresh black pepper to activate the turmeric. Next, add the peel from one lemon (minus the yucky white bitter part), and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Wait for the water to simmer and immediately reduce it to the lowest heat setting possible. Boiling this tea will only kill off some of the nutrients (which we don’t want happening). Keep on the stove for seven minutes and then turn off the heat. Once off the burner, add the juice of 1 lemon. Once the drink has cooled down for a few minutes, pour a cup and stir in raw honey or a natural sweetener to taste.
Its break time folks
For lunch time, try to keep your lunch simple to avoid a chaotic morning. If possible, prep your lunch the night before so you are able to truly look at the different components of your meals and aren’t missing out on any nutrients.
Strawberry and Arugula Salad
Fruits are an amazing natural source of sugar (earth’s candy) and strawberries are known to be great for your immune system (unless you’re allergic, then please opt out). We like to pair them with some arugula, basil and black rice and make a pretty lunch plate out of it. Black rice is a god sent, and since it doesn’t undergo any processing or refining, we are always sold! Of course, we can’t forget to credit our phytonutrient, fresh basil leaves!
Green Matcha Smoothie
If you’ve had a heart healthy, heavy breakfast by now and you had a light option for lunch, we recommend this juicy smoothie to help offset the summer weather. This Matcha, banana and pineapple smoothie with kale has high antioxidant quality and the pineapple twist will make you feel like you are sipping your favorite drink on the beach. To make this smoothie, add one banana, a cup of fresh pineapple, a cup of kale (or spinach), ½ cup of any nut milk and ½ teaspoon of Matcha powder to a blender. Top it off with a squeeze of lemon and a handful of ice cubes and blend! Make sure you Instagram it and tag us @bazaargram or it didn’t happen. Also make sure you use the hashtags #vegan and #glutenfree because we’re about that life. If your office is not so blender friendly, check out our other options!
Golden Goddess Hummus
The name of this hummus says it all, Golden Goddess Hummus. It consists of a beautiful blend of chickpeas, turmeric and ginger which makes for the tastiest immune boost you need. To make this: drain a can of chickpeas and add to a blender, on top of that add the juice of 1lemon, three tablespoons of tahini, two garlic cloves, one teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, ½ a teaspoon of freshly grated turmeric, ¼ tsp ground turmeric, ½ sea salt. Add a bit of olive oil or water (1-2 tbsp) to create a creamier texture. If you’d like to be extra, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. This can be enjoyed as a side dish, snack or pair with some fresh veggies and you’ve got yourself an amazing dip.
Roasted Broccoli Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad
For another delicious salad option that is loaded with vitamins and minerals, we recommend pairing roasted broccoli, with sweet potatoes and chickpeas. The only downside to this recipe is that you most likely will need to prepare it in advance as roasting the veggies may take you a min! For the dressing try coming plain hummus (or left-over from the recipe above) with garlic, dill and lemon juice and whisk until you’ve reached an appropriate texture you like. Feel free to add water to make it pourable. To serve, drizzle dressing on top or serve on the side.
For more immunity boosters, check out our other health articles on bazaar.town. Recipe inspiration and credits to minimilastbaker.com, feastingathome.com and flavcity.com.
