Smoothies For
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Think of your immune system as an army of millions of microscopic soldiers that operates within your body. How well (or how badly) you feed your army will determine how they protect you from viruses and bacteria. Drinking smoothies regularly gives you the opportunity to add the extra immunizers that you may otherwise not eat. They make an especially appealing alternative when you are unwell and have no appetite to take solid food. |
Read about other healthy ingredients that you can add into your smoothies.
Cut down on your intake of (table) sugar and alcohol. Excessive consumption of these substances significantly suppresses the multiplication of white blood cells, and greatly reduces their ability to fight viruses and bacteria in your body. The immune suppressing effect starts almost immediately and can last for up to five hours. During this time, your body protection is halved and risk of an infection increases.
Eat generous amounts of garlic and onions for their sulfur compounds that help stimulate the immune system. Step up on your vitamin C and E, carotenoids, bioflavonoid, selenium, copper, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids.
Try these immune-building smoothie recipes when you're exposed to a contagious illness, or when you feel a cold coming on. They're awesome in taste and in protection.
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Smoothie Recipes to Build Immune System |
Citrus Rush
Vitamin C is in abundance in the citrus
family. Only 500 mg is needed to help prevent respiratory
infections. If you already have a cold, halve the suffering time
by taking this immune-boosting smoothie. Also a great drink to rid
that sore throat.
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Orange |
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 Lemon/Lime |
Ginger |
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 pink grapefruit, peeled and seeded
1/2 lemon or 2 limes, peeled and seeded
1 or 2 inches fresh young ginger, skin scraped off
1/2 cup
nonfat yogurt, vanilla flavor
2 teaspoon raw honey
Kick The Blues
Blueberries are rich with antiviral and
antibiotic compounds that you so need during this time. Together
with the rich beta carotene from the mango, your immune system is well
protected from the free radicals attack.
 Mango |
1 cup of
fresh/frozen blueberries
1/2 banana that is just almost ripe (less calories)
1/2 cup mango slices
1/2 cup
milk of choice
1 tablespoon of
any kind of ground nuts (optional)
1 teaspoon chlorella/spirulina powder
Orange Power
This smoothie recipe is rich with beta
carotene and bioflavonoid that are great immune boosters, topped with
anti-inflammatory enzyme papain. Definitely easy on an irritated
stomach.
 Carrot |
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Orange |
1/2 cup fresh carrot
juice
1 cup ripe papaya, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup oranges, peeled and seeded
1 tbsp brewer's yeast or chlorella/spirulina powder
Strawberry-Pumpkin Shake
This is a very delicious and thick smoothie which can be rather filling. Add some ginger (optional) for its sweet and spicy taste. Cut up a small slice of pumpkin into cubes and then steam it for 15 minutes, and leave to cool for this recipe. Blend all ingredients together.
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Orange |
Strawberries |
Pumpkin |
Ginger |
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup frozen/fresh strawberries
1/2 cup steamed pumpkin
1 or 2 inches fresh young ginger, skin scraped off
1 teaspoon of chlorella/spirulina (optional)
The Melon Sisters
The Melon Sisters is a refreshing smoothie
recipe that not only boost your immune system, but is an awesome drink
on a hot summer day. Use only frozen yogurt for this recipe so
that your smoothie turns out nicely thick and creamy.
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 Honey Melon |
1 cup of fresh/frozen
watermelon, seeded and cubed
1/2 cup of honey melon, seeded and cubed
1/2 cup frozen non-fat yogurt with flavor of choice
500 mg vitamin C powder
