In my attempt to knock this cold out of my system as quickly as possible, I have been focusing on eating and drinking foods that will help to get me to healthy. I created a cold-fighting smoothie recipe that includes lots of nutrients to combat colds and viruses.
A Cold-Fighting Smoothie Recipe
Fruits
Apples and strawberries- both are good sources of vitamin C and antioxidants
Orange Juice- lots of vitamin C
Vegetables
Kale, Spinach, and Beets- for Vitamin C and antioxidants
Garlic- antioxidants and boosts immunity
Ginger- boosts immunity and suppresses coughing
Yogurt
Greek yogurt with probiotics help to boost the immune system
Green Tea
High in antioxidants
How to Make This Cold-Fighting Smoothie
I use a Vitamix blender (affiliate link). Just add all the ingredients and blend until smooth! If you don’t drink it all at once you can put it in the fridge and save it for later, but I’d recommend blending it a bit again because the ingredients may start to separate.
Most of the fruits and vegetables I used in this fighting smoothie recipe had been frozen, so my smoothie came out cold enough. However, if your ingredients are room temperature you might want to add in some ice cubes. I also made my own iced green tea by making regular green tea in a pitcher and leaving it in the refrigerator until chilled.
I hope you enjoy this cold-fighting smoothie if you give it a try! Sometimes when were aren’t feeling well we may not have as much of an appetite, so smoothies are a great way to get in some important nutrients to help us get better. Enjoy and stay healthy!
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What is your favorite way to quickly get over a cold? Have you ever tried a cold-fighting smoothie?
One thing you’re missing here … how did it taste? I am wondering about the contrast of the fruits and garlic – was it good, or just ‘acceptable? 🙂
I thought it was good, but I have been drinking alot of smoothies/juices with similar ingredients. I didn’t taste the garlic (I thought I would) but there was a hint of ginger. I tend to find that when I use OJ as the liquid the sweetness from it covers most of the other tastes. You could probably add more fruits for more sweetness also.
I hope you feel better soon. The smoothie sounds great. Hope it does the trick!
Thanks! I do feel better, and I would like to say that the smoothie did the trick:)
Fantastic tips!!! I used to be extremely regimented about things, now that I’ve worked from home for a few years I find I’m more relaxed because my schedule allows it…but you know what…I kind of miss that specific routine because it made me far more productive I think
Very interesting point! I definitely think my work schedule keeps me organized and that is why a shift in my schedule really threw me off. I have a feeling if I didn’t have a set schedule to follow I would be less productive. On the other hand, maybe it would help me to relax a little bit!