One of the worst parts about winter is when you wake up one morning and surprise!….everyone in the house has some form of scurvy. Great. And you know if the kids or your man gets it, you’re the first one that shit is being passed off to. In my home, my son gets sick and instantly gets better the second he gives it to me. So not only am I praying for death, but I’m trying to keep up with a child that has a new and refreshed take on life. When I didn’t have a child, I would throw back some Neocitran and wake up the next morning feeling better. That doesn’t get to happen anymore. I need to be ready to stop a child from making a 2 am toy closet run if I have to. So if you’re like me, then try these juice recipes that you can make at home. They are filled with vitamins that will help to get you back on your feet. More importantly, they can keep you from getting sick all together. Just throw all of the ingredients in a juicer and you’re on your way to a healthier winter.

Heart Healer- This juice recipe is great for the positive effects that it has on the circulatory system.

1 cup of kale or spinach
1/4 cup pineapple
1 banana
1 sprig of fresh rosemary

Colon Cleanser- For those times when you need help to get things moving.

3 pitted prunes
2 carrots
Juice of 1 lemon
1 small handful of cilantro

Fatigue Fighter- This recipe will put a little more pep in your step to get you through the day.

1 cup of spinach
1/4 cup parsley
1 red bell pepper
1 orange, peeled
1 cup strawberries

Liver Lover- Filled with excellent detoxifies, this drink will help to get you back in top shape.

1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1/2 cup broccoli
Juice of 2 lemons
2 oranges, peeled
1 apricot, halved and pitted
1 tsp fennel seed

Pre-Menstrual Mender- Fights bloating, cravings, and grumpiness with mood lifting natural diuretics.

2 stalks of celery
1 cup watermelon chunks
Juice of 2 lemons

Prostate Protector- These ingredients have been shown to contain cancer fighting antioxidants and bladder protecting minerals.

1 grapefruit, peeled
1/4 grapefruit rind
1/2 beet
1 carrot

Skin Healer- Fights acne, wrinkles, and other dermatological issues.

1 cup mixed baby greens
1 yellow pepper
1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1 cup strawberries

Allergy Reducer- To help fight your allergies in a natural way.

1 carrot
2 oranges
1/2 cucumber
1 handful of mint leaves
1/2 inch ginger root

Immune System Booster- Give your immune system a help with this super juice.

1 apple
3 stalks of celery
4 stalks of kale
1/2 lemon
1/2 inch ginger root

Thyroid Tonic- Help your thyroid out with this powerful recipe.

6 carrots
1 cucumber
1/2 lemon
10 radishes

Reduce Blood Pressure- To help bring your blood pressure down.

1/2 grapefruit
2 celery stalks
1/2 cucumber
1 clove of garlic
1/4 fennel bulb

Natural Pain Killer- If you’re experiencing any aches and pains, give this juice a shot.

1/2 pineapple
2 celery stalks
1 head of romaine lettuce
1 handful of cilantro
1/4 inch ginger root

Anti-Infammatory- Helps to aid the body, and is super delicious.

3-4 purple cabbage leaves
2 celery stalks
2 pears
1 inch ginger root

No More Sinus- For those times that you get plugged up. It’s also great for kids!

2 carrots
2 oranges
1 green apple
1/4 inch ginger root

Migraine Reliever- Instead of reaching for the Tylenol, try this juice first instead.

1/2 pineapple
3-4 kale leaves
1 celery stalk
1/2 cucumber
1/4 lemon
1/2 inch ginger root

Flu Buster- Helps keep the flu away.

1 lemon
1-4 garlic cloves
1 inch ginger root
1 tsp cayenne pepper

Immune Me- Gives your immune system a huge and healthy boost.

5 green apples
1 cucumber
1 inch ginger root
1 lemon
4 romaine lettuce leaves

Hydrating Refresher- For those times when your body is dehydrated and you can’t seem to get it back on track.

1/4 pineapple
4 celery stalks

Juicing is a great way to try to be a bit healthier. Why not try some of these out, especially during the winter months. They taste great and the whole family can drink them. Good luck and I hope that you have an illness free winter!

xo Stephanie