Creamsicle Immunity Smoothie You Must Try

April 24, 2020

Bolster your immune system with this scrumptious Creamsicle Immunity Smoothie, developed especially for you by our Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Heather @livefullynutrition! This recipe is LOADED with immune supportive ingredients to strengthen your body’s own natural defense system to stay strong & healthy during this time!

Key nutrients to supercharge immunity include Vitamin C (from oranges), Vitamin A (from carrots), probiotics and lauric acid (from coconut milk yogurt/kefir), and Zinc (from hemp seeds). Raw honey contains antimicrobial and antioxidant phytonutrients for an extra immune-boosting benefit. Alternatively, you can use bee pollen (those crunchy, little, yellow pellets) for an even more potent benefit, as 1 Tbsp of bee pollen contains over 250 nutrients! Talk about a nutritional powerhouse! Research also shows that curcumin from turmeric “spices up” the immune system by modulating T cells, B cells, neutrophils and natural killer cells.

Food is so powerful, fun, and beautiful!

CREAMSICLE IMMUNITY SMOOTHIE

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Ingredients

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2 oranges 🍊(any kind – cara cara were used here)

1 medium carrot (approx 1/4 cup)

1 cup coconut milk yogurt or kefir (or plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt)

1 Tbsp raw, unpasteurized honey (OR 1 Tbsp bee pollen)

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 inch knob of fresh turmeric root (or 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder)

2 Tbsp hemp seeds

1 cup ice

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Instructions

Blend all ingredients together in a high-powered blender until smooth and creamy.

Notes

Optional boosters:

1 tsp camu camu berry powder (this superfood is chock full of Vitamin C: 60x more per serving than an orange!)

1/2 tsp chaga mushroom powder (loaded with antioxidants and polysaccharides that help regulate immune system)

Tip: grate or shave carrots with a peeler if a high-powered blender is not available.

Cheers to health, and don’t forget to wash your hands!

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