TLC Smoothie to Soothe a Sore Throat

Sore Throat Relief with Some TLC – Turmeric, Lemon, and Cloves

TLC Smoothie to Soothe a Sore Throat. Man, I know what it’s like to be sick – especially with a Sore Throat. It hurts so bad you don’t feel like eating. You’ve sucked on so many throat lozenges and they’ve ripped up the roof of your mouth – now you couldn’t eat even if you wanted to. Been there – happened to me.

That’s when I turned to the smoothies. Getting the vitamins and nutrients into my body and building my immune system was the only way to get well. Plus … the smoothies were so soothing to this sore throat – I just had to keep making more.

So that’s when I came up with this delicious beauty – the TLC SMOOTHIE. And yes, one could argue the TLC stands for tender, loving, care – because after all you are caring for your throat tenderly and lovingly. But it also stands for Turmeric, Lemon, and Cloves – all of which are excellent ingredients for soothing a throat. Check out the benefits below.

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

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
Lemon – are great for sore throats because they 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
Cloves – are full of antioxidants which help your body to fight free radicals; they can boost your immune system and protect you against infections and cases of flu; are an excellent source of manganese, vitamin k, vitamin c, calcium, and magnesium which can help promote your health and immunity
Ginger – has powerful antiviral and antibacterial properties; is a great antioxidant-rich food that can help combat inflammation and keep your immune system healthy
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
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 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
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
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

So grab the ingredients below and give your throat the TLC it needs right now – tender loving care with Turmeric, Lemon, and Cloves. You too will be amazed at how quickly this smoothie will soothe your sore throat. Ciao my friends and stay well 🙂

TLC Smoothie to Soothe a Sore Throat

TLC Smoothie to Soothe a Sore Throat
thank you Karissas Vegan Kitchen for the recipe base

INGREDIENTS
2 Bananas, frozen
½ c Greek Yogurt
½ c Coconut Milk
½ tsp Turmeric
2 tbls Lemon juice
½ tsp ground Cloves
1 tsp MCT Oil
½ tsp Ginger
1½ tbls Honey, for a little sweetness
Ice – optional
Mint – optional

INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in your blender, and blend until smooth. For a thicker consistency, add ice and blend again. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.