[RECIPE] Vita C immune boost smoothie

Add some extra vitamin C to your diet with a tasty immune boost smoothie to support your body this winter cold and flu season.

Vitamin C plays a crucial role in enhancing the function of various immune cells, which may help you recover quicker from an infection.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries from your choice of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup spinach or kale leaves
• 1 small orange, peeled and segmented
• 1 serving Biogen Immune Boost Powder
• 1 tsp Lifestyle Nutrition Buffered Vitamin C Powder
• 1 cup Lifestyle Food Almond Milk 
• 1 tbsp Lifestyle Food Honey (optional, for sweetness) 
• Ice cubes (optional)

Buffered Vitamin C Powder is formulated with minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which help neutralise the acidity of ascorbic acid. This buffering effect makes it easier on the digestive system, reducing the likelihood of stomach discomfort or digestive issues that can sometimes occur with high doses of regular vitamin C. Additionally, buffered vitamin C powder provides a sustained release of vitamin C, which may help to improve absorption and utilisation.

Instructions

1. Prepare the fresh produce by washing the berries and greens. Cut the orange into segments. Peel the ripe banana and break it into smaller chunks.
2. Add the mixed berries, banana chunks, spinach or kale leaves, orange segments, honey, and vitamin C powder to a blender. Pour in the almond milk.
3. If desired, add a handful of ice cubes to the blender for a chilled smoothie.
4. Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and well combined. If the consistency is too thick, add a little more milk.
5. Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or vitamin C powder, if desired.
6. Once the desired consistency and taste are achieved, pour the smoothie into glasses.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your immune-boosting smoothie!

Author: Pedro van Gaalen

When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.

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