Strawberry Spinach Immune Boosting Smoothie
VITAMINS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Strawberry Spinach Immune Boosting 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 – the Strawberry Spinach Immune Boosting Smoothie. What’s in it and what makes it so powerful?
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Grapefruit – a great source of Vitamin C that has antioxidant properties known to protect you from harmful bacteria and viruses; red grapefruits are a rich source of lycopene, which are known to be powerful antioxidants; also contains bioflavonoids and immune-boosting phytonutrients
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
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
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
Ginger – has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties; is a great antioxidant-rich food that can help combat inflammation and keep your immune system healthy
Cinnamon – is packed with potent antibacterial, antiviral, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties
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 and anti-viral properties, which is perfect for battling the common cold and flu
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
Strawberry Spinach Immune Boosting Smoothie
Strawberry Spinach Immune Boosting Smoothie
thank you Draxe for the recipe base
INGREDIENTS
½ c Grapefruit
½ c Strawberries, frozen
1 c Spinach, peeled
2 oz Greek Yogurt
1 tsp Ginger, grated
1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
1 tbls Honey
½ c Coconut Milk
1 tsp Reishi Powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in your blender, and blend until smooth. For a thicker consistency, add ice and blend again.