Immune-Boosting Smoothie
Easy Fruity Smoothie to Boost Your Immune System
Immune-Boosting 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 Immune-Boosting Smoothie. What’s in it and what makes it so powerful?
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
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
Mango – is 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
Pineapple – is the ultimate natural flu fighter as it contains the anti-inflammatory enzyme bromelain which helps boost your immune system and fight against colds and flu in winter
Lemon – is great for sore throats because it can help break up mucus and provide pain relief. What’s more, lemons are packed with Vitamin C and Vitamin B6 which can help to boost the immune system and give it more power to fight off your infection
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
Turmeric – is rich in vitamin C and vitamin B6, contains a 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
Coconut Water – 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
Flaxseed – has components which includes antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-atherosclerosis properties; are high in several vitamins and minerals including Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
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
IMMUNE-BOOSTING SMOOTHIE
Immune-Boosting Smoothie
thank you the Roasted Root for the recipe base
INGREDIENTS
1/2 c Orange juice
1/2 c Coconut Water
1 Banana, frozen
1 Mango
1/2 c Pineapple, frozen
1/4 tsp Lemon zest
1 tsp Flaxseed
1 tsp Reishi Powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric, peeled and grated
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in your blender, and blend until smooth. For a thicker consistency, add ice and blend again.