Looking to fight off the winter bugs, improve your gut health or just to up your fruit and veg intake? Look to these five delicious and super healthy immune-boosting smoothie recipes to see you through this winter.
Order a hand blender or a NutriBullet (they really are that good) and start mixing first thing in the morning for a revitalising kick-start to the day. The general rule being that you mix half leafy greens with half of your favourite fruits to help you beat germs and colds. Simply bulk buy a load of ingredients, stuff them in the freezer and then whack them in your device of choice and you’ve got yourself a delicious immune-boosting smoothie recipe.
After all, they are a whole lot nicer thank swallowing a handful of vitamin pills.
A C Change
When you’re feeling ill, often it’s very hard to swallow solid food. And so smoothies and soups can help you make the best recovery.
Kill any germs with a bright orange smoothie rich in vitamin C. It’ll help you get through the worst of the winter months and also put a smile on your face.
Chuck in:
1 peeled orange
2 regular carrots
1 cored apple
Top with coconut water
Free Radical Fighter
Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage cells, causing illness, ageing and chronic diseases. Foods high in antioxidants can help to combat their effect.
Antioxidant-rich foods include things like spinach, oranges, Brazil nuts, and blueberries – so any of those will do. But here’s one to get you started.
Chuck in:
1 handful of spinach
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 banana
1 cup raspberries
2 cups blueberries
Top with coconut water
Immune-boosting healthy green goodness recipe
They might look pretty revolting when mashed to a pulp, but leafy greens contain plenty of fibre and vitamins. They help with digestion and provide lots of vital nutrients, such as vitamin C, iron and folic acid – all of which support the immune system.
Veggies also have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties – basically they’re pretty darn good for you. Toss in some kale, spinach or cabbage and you have something pretty wholesome.
Chuck in:
1 handful of spring greens
1 handful of kale
1 banana
1 pear
1 handful of blueberries
Top with unsweetened almond milk
Immune-boosting stomach smoother smoothie recipe
If you feel a little under the weather, and your tummy is a tad unsettled, we know just the concoction to help. Fresh ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and can soothe any discomfort.
Rather than chew it on its own (which you can do) or add it to hot water with some lemon, you can mix it with these ingredients for more nutrients.
Chuck in:
1 cup green tea
1 cup apricots
1/2 cup mango sorbet
A dash of lime juice
1/2 teaspoon of ginger
Top with pineapple juice
Calcium Blaster
With everyone substituting milk for other alternatives, it’s important to build up bone strength with food rich in calcium. Magnesium (found in things like flax seeds) is great for supporting muscle and nerve function and energy production, too.
Try mixing together foods rich in these nutrients and you’ll be left feeling energised and just a little bit smug.
Chuck in:
1 handful of kale
1 pitted peach
1 banana
1 handful of strawberries
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1 tablespoon of goji berries
Top with oat milk
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By The Handbook
A C Change
Free Radical Fighter
Immune-boosting healthy green goodness recipe
Immune-boosting stomach smoother smoothie recipe
Calcium Blaster
