Boost Your Immunity with This Delicious Winter Smoothie
Did you know a real energy drink doesn't come in a can? You can easily whip one up in your kitchen, packed with vitamins and health benefits. Here's how to turn mint, blueberries, and bananas into a refreshing smoothie that’s fun to drink.
(Illustrative photo: shutterstock)For most of us, it happens every winter: coughs, colds, red eyes, and sore, phlegmy throats strike. Sometimes it's worse, sometimes it's minor. Besides refreshing rain, winter also brings about colds and viral illnesses. While we can't completely avoid them, we can certainly bolster our bodies to better resist those seasonal viruses.
This smoothie recipe has garnered millions of views online. The creator of the video suggests drinking it each morning to give yourself a healthy dose of antioxidants. It's a quick recipe using ingredients easily found at your local grocery store, though you might also visit your local health food shop:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 4-5 sprigs of mint
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup of blueberries/frozen blueberries
- A handful of frozen black raspberries
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 cup black tea
Preparation:
Blend everything together and enjoy half a cup each morning. You can strain it if you're not a fan of berry bits, or drink it as is.
The entire mixture is brimming with antioxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber. Cheers to your health!
