What I drink when flu season approaches

Date: 2026-10-12 11:00:22

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🤧 With cold season approaching, try my green gut shot instead of the shop-bought ones!

If you want to support your immune system this winter, you’ll find lots more recipes like this in the Doctor’s Kitchen app. Link in bio!

This is a handy one during winter because it’s a quick, low-effort way to get nutrients that support your immune system.

🍋 Lemon gives you vitamin C and flavonoids like eriocitrin and hesperidin
🥬 Spinach brings folate, vitamin C and carotenoids like lutein
🫚 Ginger has been studied for its anti-inflammatory effects.
🌱 Chia seeds are a great source of fibre to support your gut microbes

Green gut shot

Ingredients (serves 2)

50g cucumber, roughly chopped
25g spinach
5g ginger, roughly chopped
1 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp chia seeds, milled
150–200ml water

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth!