DOMINION LENDING CENTRES OUR HOUSE WINTER 2018
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C
old and flu season is upon
us. If you're experiencing
symptoms of illness or
looking to fight them before they
start, then this tasty drink recipe
will help your immune system do
its work.
Here's why the combination of
ingredients in this smoothie packs a
big punch:
» It's high in antioxidants.
» It helps clear toxins through
the liver.
» It's filled with Vitamin A, which
helps clear congested lungs.
» It's a great source of energy fuel
and brain food.
» It's free of dairy products,
which will help suppress mucus
production when you're under
the weather.
Bursting with flavour and nutrients,
the mixture of blueberries, oranges,
kale, apples, carrots, and beets
are not only adult-approved, but
popular with sick kids too!"
FOUNDATION
The Cold Buster
SMOOTHIE
Boost your immune system with this
vitamin-packed thirst-quencher
By MANDY GILL
DOMINION LENDING CENTRES ISTOCK
kale, apples, carrots, and beets
are not only adult-approved, but
popular with sick kids too!"
MANDY GILL
is the founder of MGM
Fitness and MGM Fit
Foods. Find more at
Mandygill.com.
Even
sick
kids
will
eat
their
vegetables
and
fruit
in
a
smoothie.
Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
» 3 cups of blueberries
» 1 orange, peeled
» 2 carrots
» 2 cups of spinach
» 2 cups of kale
» 1 apple, core and seeds removed
» 1 small raw red beet
» 1/3 cup ice
» 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
Place ingredients in a blender
and blend until smooth. Add
more water until mixture reaches
desired consistency.
