Banana: It’s packed with healthy carbs and potassium.
Pineapple: Pineapple includes a natural enzyme called bromelain, which is wonderful for preventing inflammation and helping poor digestive issues. It also sweetens the recipe nicely.
Spinach: Using spinach in smoothies is a great way to get your greens in, and you can’t taste it at all! You can add 2-3 cups to this recipe and get an extra dose of fiber, vitamin and nutrients in all before lunch time.
Ginger root: Fresh ginger makes all the difference in flavoring this dish; it also helps with digestive issues, reducing inflammation and even pain.
Fresh turmeric root: This is the magic! It’s earthy, incredibly flavorful, and has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal herb. There are numerous benefits of turmeric, which range from increasing antioxidant absorption to even preventing cancer. Turmeric also happens to contain a compound called curcumin, which has powerful anti-inflammatory effects.
Black pepper: yes, you’ll need a few shakes of black pepper to release the magic of this immune boosting smoothie.
Manuka or raw honey: make sure it’s raw or manuka honey to get additional benefits and higher antioxidant levels.
Milk: Any milk you prefer will do but by using coconut milk in this recipe, the smoothie tastes a little like a pina colada.
Mix all these ingredients in a blender with ice and enjoy it throughout cold and flu season!