Immune Boosting Smoothie {Vegan/Paleo}
Who doesn't love a good boost? This yummy-in-your-tummy smoothie packs some extra vitamin C goodness!
Give your immune system a boost with this Immune Boosting Smoothie!
Serves: 1
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Total Time: 10 min
Ingredients
1 cup almond milk
1 banana, frozen
1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
5-6 large strawberries
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
shake cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
ice, as needed
Instructions
Place all ingredients into a high speed blender.
Blend on high until smooth.
Enjoy the “warming” effect, from the cinnamon and tumeric which may feel nice on a less-than-ideal sore or scratchy throat.
NOW, a little bit about these wonderful ingredients:
1 medium bell pepper contains almost 170% of your RDA of vitamin C
rich in beta-carotene which converts to vitamin A in the body
Strawberries:
1/2 cup of strawberries provides half your daily need for vitamin C
contains antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body that may lead to damage
Turmeric:
rich in curcumin, a powerful antioxidant that combats inflammation
Cinnamon:
ranked #7 on the antioxidant scale of all foods, spices and herbs
contains over 7 kinds of flavonoid compounds that are highly effective in reducing inflammation
Coconut Oil:
comprised of 50% lauric acid which is anti-fungal & anti-bacterial
offers immediate source of fuel for the brain and body