NEW Immune Support drinks + health benefits
The Airedale Bar has curated a NEW Immune Support drinks menu - perfect for this time of year when our immune systems take a hit from the cold weather, post-Christmas stress, and changes in eating or fitness habits. The menu features Daily Dose cold-pressed juices, GENIE flavoured Kombucha and PRESS London's Vitamin shots. The café is open to members and non-members 8am - 3.30pm every day and open for drinks through to the late evening.
We've researched into every ingredient that you can find in these super tasty and healthy immune 'boosting' drinks to highlight the benefits of regularly incorporating them into your diet!
ORANGE
• Oranges contain vitamin C which help boost our immune system by protecting cells in our bodies and promoting the production and function of white blood cells which help fight infections.
Which drinks?
• Daily Dose - OJ
• Press - Vitamin D shot
APPLE
• Apple skins contain quercetin which helps reduce inflammation in your body.
• The soluble fibre in apples can help increase the rate of recovery from infections as it changes immune cells to act in an anti-inflammatory way.
• Apples contain soluble fibre which can reduce the risk of heart disease as it helps lower cholesterol levels.
Which drinks?
• Daily Dose - AJ
• Daily Dose - O'Fresco
• Genie Kombucha - Dry Apple
• Genie Kombucha - Fiery Ginger
• Genie Kombucha - Sweet Citrus
CARROT
• Carrots contain vitamin C which help defend our immune system by building antibodies.
• Vitamin C also helps absorb and use iron which helps fight against infections.
• Carrots contain potassium which can help keep our bodies blood pressure level well.
Which drinks?
• Daily Dose - O'Fresco
LEMON
• Lemons contain vitamin C which are antioxidants that fight against free radicals that damage the cells in our bodies.
Which drinks?
• Press - Ginger Hot Shot
• Daily Dose - O'Fresco
• Genie Kombucha - Dry Apple
• Genie Kombucha - Fiery Ginger
• Genie Kombucha - Sweet Citrus
GINGER
• Ginger contains a natural oil called gingerol which has many antioxidant and anti- inflammatory properties which can help the immune system fight against infections.
• Gingerol can prevent the growth of certain bacteria. It is effective against inflammatory gum disease such as gingivitis.
Which drinks?
• Genie Kombucha - Fiery Ginger
• Press - Ginger Hot Shot
• Press - Vitamin D shot
• Daily Dose - O'Fresco
TURMERIC
• Turmeric helps increase the growth of healthy bacteria in our stomach.
• Contains around 300 nutrients as well as curcumin which is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory chemical.
Which drinks?
• Press - Vitamin D shot
STRAWBERRY
• Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C which is beneficial to our immune system.
• Contain high levels of polyphenols which are antioxidants.
Which drinks?
• Press - Vitamin C shot
GRAPEFRUIT
• Contains vitamin C
• Contains vitamin A which influences cell development and maintaining our bodies defences against infections
Which drinks?
• Press - Vitamin C shot
ACEROLA CHERRY
• Contains vitamin C which helps protect the mucous membrane
• Acerola has high levels of nutrients such as calcium and iron
Which drinks?
• Press - Vitamin C shot
CAYENNE
• Helps increase blood flow and transport of immune cells to sites of infections in the body because it activates the circulatory system.
• High levels of vitamin C
Which drinks?
• Press - Ginger Hot Shot
CITRUS
• Contains vitamin C which helps boost our immune system as it encourages the production of white blood cells.
• Lower chances of heart disease as citrus increase HDL cholesterol and lowers LDL cholesterol.
Which drinks?
• Genie Kombucha - Dry Apple
• Genie Kombucha - Fiery Ginger
• Genie Kombucha - Sweet Citrus
• Press - Ginger Hot Shot
• Press - Vitamin D shot
• Press - Vitamin C shot
• Daily Dose - O'Fresco
• Daily Dose - OJ
See you at the bar for a shot! 😉