Healthy Immunity Boosting Fruit Smoothie
IMMUNE BOOSTING SMOOTHIE LOADED WITH VITAMINS A, B, C, D, E, IRON, AND ZINC
Healthy Immunity Boosting Fruit Smoothie. Boosting your immunity is so important right now, especially when cold and flu season is right around the corner. So start filling your body will vitamins and nutrients as your body needs everything you can throw at it to boost your immune system or fight off an infection if you’re already 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 Immunity Boosting Fruit Smoothie. What’s in it and what makes it so powerful?
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Strawberries – a great source of Vitamin C, vitamin A, B-complex vitamin, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and fiber; contain antioxidants called anthocyanins, which gives strong anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immune-boosting effects
Blueberries – contains a flavonoid called anthocyanin, a type of antioxidant that can help boost your immune system; are loaded with vitamins C and A, potassium, dietary fiber, and manganese. They are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits
Mango – a great source of vitamin C — a vitamin that can help support your immune system; also contains vitamin A, antioxidants, and other healthy nutrients that can help support your overall health
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, minerals, and zinc; they provide calories, vitamins, and minerals that your body needs
Oranges – are packed full of immune system-boosting D, C, and A vitamins; also contain other nutrients including calcium, potassium, folic acid, magnesium, vitamins B1 and B6; also great for helping prevent the onset of colds and flu and helps speed up recovery if you catch it
Coconut Milk – has antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties which help soothe the pain and irritation of a sore throat; also contains a variety of minerals including manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and B12
Greek Yogurt – packed with calcium, potassium, protein, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12, a great source of lactobacillus, a probiotic that may help give your immune system a boost and inhibit the growth of harmful gut bacteria
Reishi Mushroom Powder – king of Traditional Chinese Medicine; loaded with antibacterial, anti-viral properties, and zinc, which are perfect for battling the common cold and flu and building strong immune systems
Healthy Immunity Boosting Fruit Smoothie
Healthy Immunity Boosting Fruit Smoothie
thank you How2Heroes for the recipe base
INGREDIENTS
½ c Strawberries, frozen
½ c Blueberries
½ c Mango
½ Avocado
½ c Orange juice
1 tbls Reishi Powder
½ c Coconut Milk
½ c Greek Yogurt
½ c Ice
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in your blender, and blend until smooth. For a thicker consistency, add ice and blend again.