Meet The Immune-Boosting, Gut-Healing Tonics This Hollywood Actress Swears By

Jennifer Esposito, a busy Hollywood actress bouncing between TV shows and movies, should’ve been on top of the world—but she felt terrible. After being tested for every disease under the sun, she finally came away with a celiac diagnosis and a new perspective on food that changed her life. In her new cookbook, Jennifer’s Way Kitchen: Easy Allergen-Free, Anti-Inflammatory Recipes for a Delicious Life, she reflects on the food philosophies that have led her to become vibrant, healthy, and full of life. Many of these are grounded in boosting bodily immunity, nourishing the gut, and stopping inflammation in its tracks.

She shares a number of remedies and recipes for fighting inflammation and healing the gut, but these two acid-balancing tonics are two of her favorites. They're incredibly easy (each uses only one ingredient, plus water!), and utilize ingredients commonly found in any kitchen. "I recommend starting your day with one before putting anything else in your body. Both are hydrating, nourishing, and incredibly effective at reducing acid in the body," she says. "An alkalized body can better absorb vital nutrients so you can stay stronger, physically and mentally, and is also crucial for gut health. And both remedies are particularly effective if you have an acid stomach, such as from heartburn or reflux."

She also notes that they help with her immunity. "I believe they are what keep me healthy when everyone around me is catching cold viruses."