Hey there,
anyone dealing with a cold right now? Luckily, I can say that I hardly ever get ill. And if I catch a cold, I will get rid of it comparably fast. It is indeed known that nutrition has a great influence on our immune system¹. After all, minerals and vitamins, including zinc and vitamin C, have a direct role in the immune response of the body²’³.
Thus, especially now in the cold season, when the flu is going around, it is important to provide your body with lots of nutrients from wholesome, natural ingredients. Today, I’ve got a recipe for a drink for you that will give your immune system a boost! You won’t need a blender but a spoon would be helpful. The ingredients are also assessable.
Ginger.
Lime.
Chia seeds.
Agave syrup.
And water, of course. So, what’s so special about those ingredients? Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties; limes contain loads of vitamin C and chia seeds are rich in minerals like zinc. Your body will thank you!
PrintChia-Ginger Energizer
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Keep that cold away with this nutrient-rich power drink!
Ingredients
- 1/2–1 tsp ginger, finely minced
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1.5–2 tbsp agave syrup (to taste)
- 2 cups water (500 ml)
Instructions
- Juice the lime and combine the juice with the remaining ingredients. Then, place in the fridge for at least 30 min.
- Stir well and serve.
- The drink will keep in the fridge for about a week.
Notes
If you don’t want to finely mince the ginger yourself, you can use already minced ginger which you find in asian stores or from ‘The ginger people‘.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Usually, I prepare a large batch on the weekend, so that I have some in the fridge ready every day. I like to drink this chia-ginger energizer in the afternoon, when I need something fresh. The consistency of soaked chia seeds takes some getting used to but if you like chia pudding you should give it a go. And in case you are not a big ginger fan, simply reduce the amount of ginger as much you prefer.
I am going to run a few errands now and get ingredients for a cake, cause my 28th birthday is coming up on Saturday! My boyfriend and I are planning on going out for brunch and on Sunday my parents and my sister will be visiting for coffee and cake. Hopefully, the weather will be just as gorgeous as it has been during the past week.
Have a wonderful weekend and stay healthy!
References:
¹ Marcos et al., Changes in the immune system are conditioned by nutrition.(2003), Eur J Clin Nutr
² Chandra, Nutrition and the immune system: An introduction. (1997), Am J Clin Nutr
³ Rink, Zinc and the immune system. (2000), Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
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