September 21, 2021

Immune Boosting Smoothie for Colds

cold buster smoothie

Cold Buster Smoothie Recipe

Immune Boosting Smoothie for Colds. 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 IMMUNE BOOSTING SMOOTHIE FOR COLDS. 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
Orange – 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
Mango – are a great sources 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
Greek Yogurt – packed with vitamins and protein; a great source of lactobacillus, a probiotic that may help give your immune system a boost and inhibit the growth of harmful gut bacteria
Carrots – are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants; are one of the best sources of beta-carotene, which your body turns into Vitamin A; contains bronchodilator and expectorant properties which help to eliminate the excess of phlegm and allowing you to breathe better
Ginger – has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties; is a great antioxidant-rich food that can help combat inflammation and keep your immune system healthy
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
MCT Oil – contains medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that act as natural antibiotics, which means they boost your immune system and fight off harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa; also contain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and thermogenic properties
Reishi Powder – king of Traditional Chinese Medicine; loaded with antibacterial and anti-viral properties, which is perfect for battling the common cold and flu

IMMUNE BOOSTING SMOOTHIE FOR COLDS
thank you Whole Fully for the recipe base

Ingredients
1 Banana, frozen
1 Orange, peeled
1 c Mango chunks
1/2 c Greek Yogurt
1 Carrot, peeled and chopped
1 tbls Resihi Powder
1 tbls MCT Oil
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric
1/2 c Orange Juice
Ice (optional)

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

STAY WELL and check back as I’ll definitely be making more 🙂   And if you’re in the market for additional immune boosting smoothies – click this SMOOTHIES AND JUICE LINK and scroll thru the many smoothies I’ve made over the past year.  And if you’re looking to help with certain ailments, you can FILTER & SEARCH HERE

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