In a world that is constantly causing our immune system to put up it’s deference, it’s important to take a preventative approach. Daily stress, processed foods, sugar, allergens, lack of sleep, toxins, and our gut health all affect our immunity.
To help your body stay strong and ready to fight, we need to support it daily with nutrients, rest, and stress relieving techniques.
Some key nutrients to help boost our natural immunity include vitamin A, C, D, and minerals like zinc and selenium. Easily digestible protein is also important, as are certain antioxidants, phytonutrients, and herbs.
In the smoothie recipe below you will find a delicious and simple blend I turn to when I need an extra boost, like before travelling to Indonesia!
Prep Time | 8 min |
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- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 medium carrots medium sized, shred if you don't have a high speed blender
- 1 Orange peeled and chopped
- 1 cup mango frozen
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 Tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp ginger root shredded
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom optional
- 2 Tbsp pumpkin seed butter or substitute almond butter
Ingredients
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- Add all the ingredients into your blender and buzz until smooth. Add more water or unsweetened coconut milk if needed. Enjoy!