This refreshing Vitamin C Anti-Inflammatory Juice is a deliciously citrusy juice to enjoy with breakfast or anytime you feel the need for a boost. Loaded with antioxidants, Vitamins A and C, it supports your body’s defenses against illness and may help to reduce inflammation.
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This immune-supporting juice made with oranges, carrots, lemon, turmeric and ginger not only tastes great but is great to have in the fridge for those days when you are feeling under the weather.
Though our immune systems are designed to protect us from illness, sometimes they need a little boost or assistance. That’s where anti inflammatory juices come in handy. With vitamins A, C and anti-inflammatory properties, anti inflammatory juice drinks can be helpful, especially during cold and flu season.
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What is turmeric?
Turmeric is a plant related to the ginger family as you can see from its shape and appearance. It’s active ingredient is curcumin which is thought to help the body fight inflammation.
You can buy fresh turmeric root at the grocery store. Its usually found in the produce aisle. Using the root and grating it will provide you with the most potent anti-inflammatory properties. Note, ground turmeric is available in the spice section of the grocery store though this format is better for cooking. However, if you can’t find fresh turmeric root, use the powder to prepare this juice.
Ingredients
- Oranges: Peeled oranges add loads of Vitamin C and impart their sweet flavor to this anti inflammatory fruit juice.
- Carrots: Carrots add Vitamin A and help give the juice its bright and vibrant color.
- Lemon: Lemons are also a good source of Vitamin C and impart a nice, tart flavor to the juice.
- Ginger: Traditionally known for its support in indigestion and nausea relief, ginger is great at helping fight inflammation and it also adds flavor to the juice.
- Turmeric: The real hero of anti inflammatory juice recipes; you should use the root for the maximum benefits and not turmeric powder. However if you can’t find the root, turmeric powder is a good substitute.
- Honey: A touch of honey sweetens up the juice. You can add more or less based on your sweetness preference.
- Water: Only use water if you are preparing in a blender.
Tip: Use the best quality produce to make this juice and, if possible, choose organic.
How To Make This Anti Inflammatory Juice Shot
Juicer recipe
- Peel the oranges and lemon.
- Combine the oranges and lemon with the remaining ingredients and place them in the juicer.
Blender recipe
- Peel the oranges and lemon.
- Add the oranges and lemon along with the remaining ingredients to cup of a blender and then add water.
- Pulse until smooth.
- Use a fine mesh strainer and strain the juice, reserving the pulp to add to smoothies.
RECIPE TIP
You can either use a juicer or a blender to prepare this juice. When you use a juicer you will get 1 cup of a very concentrated juice which you can drink as is or dilute with water. Using a blender with water, you’ll get a less concentrated tonic.
FAQs
You don’t need to peel the carrots, ginger and turmeric.
Yes, if you see any seeds in the lemon or oranges take them out before you add the lemon and orange to the juicer or blender.
Though the turmeric root will be the most potent, you can substitute with turmeric powder if you can’t find any of the root.
No special blender is required to make this juice using the blender method.
Storage
This anti inflammatory juice recipe will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
RECIPE TIP
Turmeric stains so be careful when handling it. You don’t want to get any on your clothing.
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Vitamin C Anti-Inflammatory Juice
Ingredients
- 3 oranges
- 4 carrots
- 2 lemon
- ginger small piece
- turmeric 2 small roots
- 3 cups water blender recipe
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
Juice Instructions:
- Peel the oranges and lemon.
- Pass all the ingredients through the juicer
- Enjoy a powerful concentrated juice (see notes)
Blender Instructions:
- Peel the orange and lemon removing as much of the pith as possible (white stuff in between the peel and the fruit)
- Add all the ingredients into the blender cup, including the 3 cups of water
- Pulse for about 2 minutes
- Using a strainer pass the juice through, retaining the pulp.
- Enjoy a refreshing health juice.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’m a healthy journey as well and especially focusing more on it this year. I keep reading about turmeric so I’m glad you included it in this post. I’ll be following you on facebook.
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This sounds and looks delicious! Perfect for cold and flu season or just one of those feel good pick me up drinks!
It’s a delicious and refreshing juice, not to mention all the added benefits. Thanks for stopping by Laura!
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Thank you and I am glad you enjoyed 🙂
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I loved this juice!
I made this morning and I felt so energetic after I drink it. So full of flavor and it is very good and so refreshing.
I am sure I will be making every day.
So happy that you liked it Adie!! Saúde good health to you!