Immunity is about more than downing a glass of orange juice every day. There are a variety of vitamins, antioxidants and other nutrients found in food that help your body feel in tip-top shape and aid recovery if you do find yourself taking a sick day.

When you’re sick, it’s so important to stay hydrated. And if you’re looking to sip on something that keeps your immune system running well, we’ve got you covered.

This combo of beets, carrots, and apples can help build a healthy immune system. Beets get their beautiful color from a natural plant compound called betalain, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties — both of which help protect the body. Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene which is an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage.

The potent antioxidant properties in curcumin, a natural plant compound found in turmeric, helps protect cells from damage and fights inflammation. In addition, some research suggests that turmeric may help stimulate the immune system. This warming milk is made with a combination of coconut milk and turmeric — and don’t forget the black peppercorns which help absorb the turmeric.

This quick, easy and healthy juicer recipe combines the powerful, immunity-boosting nutrients in turmeric and ginger.

This green juice is made from a combination of fruits and vegetables — which means it contains powerful anti-inflammatory antioxidant vitamins A and C. You’ll also get anthocyanins from strawberries, curcumin from turmeric and gingerol from ginger — all powerful immune-assisting antioxidants packed into one drink.

Avocados provide antioxidant vitamin E, which helps keep the immune system strong to fight against potentially harmful microorganisms like viruses and bacteria. In addition, avocados provide vitamin B6, which helps the body create antibodies when you catch a cold or virus. Enjoy avocados in this sweetened drink made with condensed milk.

This refreshing smoothie has a healthy dose of turmeric. It also contains delicious mango, which is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin C and provides lesser amounts of antioxidants A and E.

The kale, grapes, pears and orange in this smoothie provide nutrients to keep your immune system working properly. Kale provides antioxidants, which help fight cell-damaging free radicals. Grapes provide antioxidants and polyphenols that protect the body’s cells, which help with a healthy immune system. Pears and oranges offer vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps fight infection.

This invigorating smoothie is filled with blueberries which are rich in anthocyanins a.k.a. antioxidants that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Anthocyanins are also found in other smoothie-friendly berries like strawberries and raspberries.

Start your day with a warming cup of this ginger tea. Preliminary research has shown that ginger may be beneficial for combating bacterial infections. Plus, honey has been shown to have antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Matcha is a finely ground powder of green tea leaves that has more potent antioxidants compared to your everyday green tea bag, according to some research. A little goes a long way, and that’s why this recipe calls for only one teaspoon of matcha. The matcha is complemented with lemon, which cuts the bitterness and adds some vitamin C to the mix.

Green tea provides polyphenols, which are antioxidants shown to help fight disease. Polyphenols help activate signaling of different pathways in the immune system when a "foreign invader" is present to help the body respond in whatever way is necessary to help fight it. When steeping the green tea for the smoothie, make sure to do it for just three minutes to avoid a bitter flavor.

Both ginger and milk in this warming hot cocoa provide nutrients that support a healthy immune system. Ginger contains a variety of powerful antioxidants including gingerols, shogaols and zingerones that may help reduce inflammation. In addition, milk provides nutrients to help keep your immune system in shape including protein, vitamin D, zinc and selenium.

Oats provide a type of fiber called beta-glucan that play a role in promoting the activity of white blood cells, to help fight infection and disease. You’ll also be taking in antioxidants and other phytonutrients and enzymes in pineapple, like bromelain, that can help fight inflammation.