Good morning, lovelies. Chloé here. We’ve made it to Wednesday, even though this week has already felt like a year. Amirite?

We were all in the middle of managing COVID-19 when tornadoes and storms rocked the city — talk about stress. And we know that’s all on top of the millions of daily details you’re all juggling on any given day. We’re right there with ya.

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And, I don’t know about y’all, but stress can make me physically ill. So between that and coronavirus, I’ve been feeling like it can’t hurt to fuel my body with healthy goodness.

Erlanger Health System has a great post about how to keep a healthy immune system and part of that is keeping a nutritious diet.

For example, citrus fruits, seeds + veggies are known immune boosters, according to Erlanger. And, you should get four servings of fruit per day and five servings of vegetables a day.

If you’re using canned goods try to avoid those with sauces and syrups, which can add unneeded calories, sugar and salt.

So with all that in mind, we found a few local businesses that offer immune-boosting treats.

You can support a local business while supporting your health.

ProTip: Check out this recent NOOGAtoday article about where to buy local produce if you want to whip something up yourself. Send us your recipes!

Mean Mug

○ Superfood latte (beetroot, orange, ginger, honey + almond milk)

○ Red quinoa power bowl (spring mix, cherry tomato, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, avocado,

red quinoa, sprouts, citrus vinaigrette)

○ Roasted chickpea & sweet potato salad (curry roasted chickpeas, sweet potato, onion, dijon

shallot tossed kale, feta, pumpkin seed)

Available: At North Chattanooga (205 Manufacturers Road) + Southside (114 W Main St.) locations for curbside pickup

Call: 423-825-4206 for Southside, 423-498-1557 for North Chattanooga

Southern Squeeze:

○ Flu Elixir (ginger, lemon, cayenne, oil of oregano)

○ Immunity Me Juice (grapefruit, orange, ginger, cayenne — this is my personal favorite)

○ Incredible Kale Salad (seasonal veggies, craisins, sunflower seeds, topped with kraut, sweet tahini dressing)

○ Detox Salad (bed of greens, seasonal veggies, avocado, sprouts, kraut, pumpkin seeds, craisins, lime vinaigrette)

Available: Via curbside pick up at the Riverview location (1301 Dorchester Road)

Call: 423-498-2898

Quoteworthy
“Consistency is key for a healthy immune system and body. Our juices (organic raw) are super powerful in helping maintain optimal health because they are so full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, nutrients that your body can absorb immediately. It encourages healing and energy too.” – Southern Squeeze Founder Kelsey Vasileff

The Local Juicery + Kitchen

○ Ultimate Greens Juice (cucumber, celery, spinach, kale, lemon)

○ Liquid Sunshine Juice (orange, carrot, ginger, lemon)

○ Immunity Boost Flight (Six-pack of nutritious goodies)

Available: Via curbside pickup at 48 E. Main St.

Call: 423-521-5389

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