The Best Juice for Fighting Colds

Eric Helms, founder of Juice Generation, stays healthy during cold season by drinking a 1oz "Vital Shot" consisting of ginger, lemon, and cayenne pepper. "Ginger stimulates the digestive system and has long been used as a natural treatment for colds and the flu," Helms says. Cayenne pepper contains a high concentration of beta carotene, which helps rid the body of free radicals that cause cell damage and protects against infection. Finally, the high content of vitamin C in lemon juice can help safeguard your immune system from infection and the common cold, Helms says.

Ingredients:

• 1 ounce organic ginger
• 1 squeeze lemon
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper