Keto-Friendly Immune-Boosting Tea

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There’s nothing worse than being sick, the sore throat, cough, congestion, and overall bodily discomfort. Whether it’s a common cold or the flu season’s got you down, there are plenty of natural remedies out there to get you back on your feet.

Sipping on a nutrient-rich herbal tea is one of the best ways to soothe your body and boost your immune system. And this tea has hand-picked herbs that are backed by research for their potent immune-enhancing qualities.

This tea recipe is:

• Soothing
• Comforting
• Delicious
• Nutrient-dense

The main ingredients are:

• Turmeric
• Ginger root
• Lemon juice

Optional additional ingredients:

• Licorice root
• Chamomile
• Peppermint

Health Benefits of This Immune Boosting Tea

This tea is packed with immune-boosting herbs, including:

#1: Turmeric For Inflammation

Turmeric is a root that’s been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine as a healing plant. Its bright orange color gives way to a number of healing compounds, but curcumin is by far the most studied in this plant.

Curcumin is an antioxidant compound that’s best known for its potent anti-inflammatory behavior. While some inflammation is a natural part of your immune process, when you have chronic inflammation, or your inflammatory response goes unchecked, it can become a burden to your immunity[*].

The addition of turmeric to this immune tea means that your body gets a hit of a potent anti-inflammatory so your immune cells can focus on protecting you from illness instead of managing inflammation.

For thousands of years, doctors of Ayurvedic medicine understood that curcumin is most powerful in your body when combined with black pepper — hence the addition of black pepper to your immune tea.

#2: Ginger For Antiviral and Antibacterial Defense

Ginger is one of those “catch-all” plants that seem to have a place in healing almost every illness out there. In fact, just like turmeric, for thousands of years, ginger has been recognized as a powerful healing plant.

Research shows that fresh ginger may be beneficial in viral respiratory conditions, as it appears to protect your respiratory cells from plaque formation[*].

In addition, ginger has potent antibacterial activity which can protect you against foodborne illnesses from bacteria like e.coli and salmonella. Research also shows that ginger may be a solution for fighting drug-resistant bacterial infections[*][*].

#3: Lemon and Orange for Vitamin C

Vitamin C supports your immune system in a variety of ways, including[*]:

• Potent antioxidant activity protecting your body against oxidative stress.
• Accumulation in phagocytic cells (cells that consume harmful compounds).
• Killing microbes.
• Supports immune cell signaling.

Not surprisingly, research shows that when you supplement with vitamin C, it may not only reduce the symptoms of the common cold and viral infections, but it can also reduce the duration[*].

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