Protect Your Immune System With a Blueberry Smoothie
AVOID THE SNIFFLES WITH A COLD BUSTING BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE
Protect Your Immune System with a Blueberry Smoothie. 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.
And in addition to these supplements, make yourself a smoothie that is loaded with these vitamins and nutrients as well. Like the one below – a Cold Busting Blueberry Smoothie. What’s in it and what makes it so powerful?
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Blueberries – contain 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
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
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
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
Chickpeas – contains zinc and copper, one of the prominent minerals needed for the growth and function of immune cells and to boost the immune system; is also a good source of fiber to help with clearing LDL cholesterol from your body and protein to help promote gut health; contains Vitamin C and D, B6, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium
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
Reishi 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
Protect Your Immune System with a Cold Busting Blueberry Smoothie
Cold Busting Blueberry Smoothie
thank you Woman’s World for this recipe base
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in your blender, and blend until smooth. For a thicker consistency, add ice and blend again.