Megan Horsley is a Toronto-based Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Recipe Developer. She is passionate about helping women become stronger, more confident and happier in their bodies through holistic wellness practices. When Megan isn't consulting, she loves to create recipes that combine indulgence with healthy ingredients.

Hot Immune Tonic

Name: Hot Immune Tonic
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: Apples; Lemons; Ginger; Turmeric; Carrots

Recipe by Megan Horsley

Ingredients

Time

10m

Serves

This Hot Immune Tonic is packed with bioflavonoids which are great for the immune system, as well as anti-inflammatory properties which can be great for an irritated respiratory system. You may enjoy this tonic warmed up or cold.

Beverage

Immune Boosting

Ingredients

Apples

cored and chopped

Lemons

1 1" piece

Ginger

peeled

1 1" piece

Turmeric

peeled

Carrots

trimmed

Instructions

JUICE: all of the ingredients using a high-powered juicer. You may also try blending all ingredients with a bit of water and straining them through a cheesecloth or nutmilk bag.

WARM: the juice slightly on the stovetop.

Substitutions: If you can't find turmeric root you can use a sprinkle of powder instead.