Citrus Cold Recovery Smoothie

IMMUNITY BOOSTING CITRUS SMOOTHIE

Citrus Cold Recovery 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 Citrus Cold Recovery Smoothie. What’s in it and what makes it so powerful?

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Oranges – 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
Pineapple – is the ultimate natural flu fighter as it contains the anti-inflammatory enzyme bromelain which helps boost your immune system and fight against colds and flu in winter
Beets – are high in immune boosting Vitamin C and in betalains that have been shown to reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative stress; beets are rich in folate (Vitamin B9) which helps cells grow and function; and they also contain Zinc, Iron, Antioxidants, Fiber, Potassium
Cabbage – an excellent source of the ever-so-important vitamin C, is a good source of Thiamin, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium, and is rich in Fiber and Iodine; it contains powerful antioxidants to fight off infection which helps to stimulate the immune system and kill bacteria and viruses
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
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
Flaxseed – has components which includes antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherosclerosis properties; are high in several vitamins and minerals including Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Reishi Powder – king of Traditional Chinese Medicine; loaded with antibacterial and anti-viral properties, which is perfect for battling the common cold and flu

Citrus Cold Recovery
thank you Prevention for the recipe base
2 Servings

Ingredients
1 c Coconut Water
2 Oranges, peeled
2 c Pineapple, chopped
¼ c Beets, peeled and cubed
2 c green Cabbage
Juice of ½ lemon
2 tblp Flaxseed oil
1 tbls Reishi Powder
Ice / optional

Instructions
Place all ingredients in your blender, and blend until smooth. For a thicker consistency, add ice and blend again. If you’re not using a high speed blender, steam the beets and cabbage first, but for no longer than 10 minutes. Then add them to your smoothie ingredients and blend.

thank you. So happy you liked it

Citrus Cold Recovery Smoothie

IMMUNITY BOOSTING CITRUS SMOOTHIE

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