Smoothie Recipes For Immunity

1 Blueberry Maple Smoothie

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The shining star of this smoothie is the blended blueberries — and not just because they deliver that Instagram-worthy hue. Blueberries naturally contain vitamin C and offer antibacterial properties. Eating them has also been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

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2 Banana Berry Peanut Butter Smoothie

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Move over, spinach! There's a new green in town. Broccoli is a surprising addition to this yummy smoothie, and it comes with a substantial helping of vitamin C and fiber. In fact, a cup of broccoli contains almost 80 mg of vitamin C — more than a medium orange!

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3 Pumpkin Smoothie

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Immune support may not come to mind when you think about pumpkin, but it should! This tasty gourd is loaded with immune-supporting vitamin A — and a smoothie is the perfect way to use that leftover pumpkin puree.

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4 Fig Honey Yogurt Smoothie

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Loading up on yogurt can support your gut health, which is especially important during cold and flu season, considering that's where 70 percent of your immune system is located. And if you happen to get a cold, the honey in this recipe can also help soothe your symptoms.

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5 Carrot Cake Smoothie

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It may look and taste like dessert, but this smoothie is more like a vitamin in liquid form. The carrot delivers vitamin A, the cinnamon offers anti-inflammatory benefits, and the maple syrup (emphasis on pure maple syrup) contains natural antioxidants.

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6 Superfood Tropical Smoothie

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This immune-boosting smoothie is packed with spinach, as well as nutrient-rich foods like pineapple and mango — and if that weren't enough to win you over, it tastes like a tropical vacation!

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7 Blueberry Melon Protein Smoothie

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A deficiency in protein may impair immune function, which makes this smoothie's 19 grams per serving pack quite a nutritional punch. The addition of frozen blueberries — which are often frozen shortly after they're harvested to retain nutrients like vitamin C — is just a bonus.

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8 Strawberry Banana Smoothie

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This simple recipe includes one cup of strawberries, which will give your body more than half the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin C. To make it even more nutrient-rich, add a handful of washed spinach into the mix. (Just don't expect the end result to be as pretty!)

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