Cold and flu season is still upon us, which means VITAMINS, VITAMINS, VITAMINS! Few things are better than antioxidants, or superfoods, to help boost immunity; and dark fruits (strawberries, cherries, blueberries, etc) are full of them, and smoothies are a great way to get the nutrients you need on the go. This dark fruit smoothie is like health in a glass. For those who are unfamiliar with what antioxidants are, here's a quick rundown: they are vitamins and minerals (C, E, Beta-carotene, zinc, etc) which, when consumed in moderation, help repair damage to your cells.
While dealing with a cold I made this marvelous vitamin bomb:
Not only did it have what I needed to help me recover, it tasted like dessert...bonus!
Toss these lovlies in to your blender and let it go until smooth:
1/2 C Dark Cherries
1/2 C Blueberries
1/3 C Raspberries
3 Large Strawberries
1/2 Banana
1 T Flax
1/4 C Raw Almonds
1/2 C Natural, Nothing Added, Coconut Water
1 C Fresh Orange Juice
Serves 4
On top of the loads of antioxidants these ingredients provide, you get omega-3's from the flax, potassium and B6 from the banana, calcium from the orange juice, protein and monounsaturated fat (great for weight loss) from almonds, and natural electrolytes from the coconut water. Many of these fruits are full of seeds--which, I know, can be unpleasant-- but give you extra fiber (also helpful for weight loss). How great is that?!
My two year-old was getting impatient, she wanted more smoothie. This is one of her favorites.
I can't guarantee it, but you will probably feel like this when you're done.
In other news, I have signed up for my first 5k! Never did I ever think this is something I would do. Hooray for personal progress!
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