HEALTHY GREEN SMOOTHIE TO FIGHT COLDS AND FLU

Fight a Cold or the Flu with a Healthy Green Smoothie

Healthy Green Smoothie to Fight Colds and Flu. I get it – when you’re sick you just don’t have an appetite to eat. Or maybe you can’t eat because your throat is killing you. But this is the worse time to NOT fill your body will vitamins and nutrients as your body needs everything you can throw at it to fight off the infection that’s keeping you sick.

So first things first – start doubling up on supplements like Vitamins C, D, A, and Zinc. Read up here, VITAMINS AND FOODS TO FIGHT A COLD AND FLU on why these vitamins are crucial to your immune system when you’re sick.

And in addition to these supplements, make yourself a smoothie that is loaded with these vitamins and nutrients as well. Like the one below – the Healthy Green Smoothie to Fight Colds and Flu. What’s in it and what makes it so powerful?

So what better way to consume these fruits and vegetables, especially when you’re sick and don’t feel like eating, than with a SMOOTHIE – A HEALTHY GREEN SMOOTHIE TO FIGHT COLDS AND THE FLU. Simply grab the ingredients below, give them a whirl in your blender, and down this bad boy. It’ll fill your body with the vitamins and nutrients needed to help you on your way to recovery. PLUS it tastes great and is soothing to your sore throat.

So, please enjoy and get well soon 🙂

INGREDIENTS BENEFITS

Oranges – are a vitamin C rich fruit that helps boost your immune system and help prevent the onset of colds and flu and helps speed up recovery if you catch it
Ginger – has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties; is a great antioxidant-rich food that can help combat inflammation and keep your immune system healthy
Spinach – contains Vitamin C which is a powerful nutrient that can help reduce symptoms of sickness; plus it’s packed with numerous antioxidants and beta carotene
Avocado – is a potassium-rich fruit and the best-known source of vitamin E, an essential vitamin that protects against many diseases and helps maintain overall health; they are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals; they provide calories, vitamins, and minerals that your body needs
Banana – are soft, nutritious fruits that are easy to swallow and gentle on your throat. They also contain Vitamin C to help your body fight infections, along with B6 and Magnesium
Honey – is known for its antimicrobial properties, and is used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial agent. HONEY IS ONE OF THE BEST REMEDIES FOR A SORE THROAT
Cayenne Pepper – contains papain which is full of medicinal properties; also contains iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, chromium, vitamin A, along with other nutrients
Turmeric – is rich in vitamin C and vitamin B6, contains potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties; has antiviral and antibacterial properties that can help fight infection and anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve the symptoms of cough and cold

HEALTHY GREEN SMOOTHIE TO FIGHT COLDS AND FLU
thank you Bless this Mess Please for the recipe base

INGREDIENTS
1/2–3/4 cup Water (or orange or pineapple juice)
2 medium Oranges, peel removed
1/2 tsp – 2 tsp fresh Ginger, minced
1 cup Spinach
1/2 Avocado
2 frozen Bananas, sliced
Optional but HIGHLY SUGGESTED add-ins:
1–2 tsp raw Honey
pinch Cayenne pepper, Turmeric
Ice

INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in your blender, and blend until smooth. Add ice for a thicker consistency.