How to mix up three immune-boosting beverages

1. LEMON WATER

Not only is this a simple immune booster but adding fresh lemon, with the rind still on, to warm water also helps alkalinise the body. Having the body in an alkaline state is crucial to maintaining balance in the body's functions. When the body is more acidic, the immune system becomes compromised and an easy target for bacteria and diseases that cannot thrive in an alkaline state.

2. VIT C HEAT

Create a spicy, antioxidant-packed and comforting drink. Use about a cup of orange juice, or half a cup to make a concentrated shot, as a base. Add a few sprinkles of cayenne pepper (according to your tolerance) and a few sprinkles of turmeric to your preference. The cayenne helps relieve pain and digestive issues; turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties.

3. FLU FIGHTER

If you're good at taking tequila shots, this immune-boosting shot is no biggie. Fill a shot glass or squeeze 25ml of lemon juice into a glass. In a separate glass, crush a small piece of fresh ginger and add a squeeze of honey and a few sprinkles of cinnamon to make a slightly paste-like texture. Ingest the ginger-honey-cinnamon mixture and chase with the lemon juice.