Citrus Cold Recovery Smoothie Recipe
Immunity Boosting Citrus Smoothie
Now you might be thinking ewww – Reishi Mushrooms in a smoothie? I was like that at first, but seriously, you can’t taste it at all. And when you see just how good you feel after taking the powder for a few days, you’ll never want to be without it again.
SMOOTHIE 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
So now that you know just how beneficial each ingredient is in this smoothie, what are you waiting for. Just grab the ingredients below and run them thru your blender. NOTE: if you don’t think the raw beets and cabbage will blend well in your blender, you can steam them first for 10 minutes. But don’t go over 10 minutes as they will start to lose their nutritional value. Enjoy 🙂
CITRUS COLD RECOVERY SMOOTHIE RECIPE
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.
