October 18, 2018, 3:03 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. And when you add other vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables, plus valuable seeds and a delicious taste–then we know exactly what we’ll be drinking constantly during cold season: THIS delicious anti-cold smoothie.
Just because there’s coughing and sniffing everywhere doesn’t mean you’re defenseless against cold viruses. Above all, it depends on a fit immune system if you want to fend off pathogens. Nutritionist Sven-David Müller recommends a secret weapon: fresh fruits and vegetables. Blended into a smoothie, it can really boost your defenses–“if you drink it daily!”
Secondary Plant Compounds and Flavonoids
According to the expert, it’s primarily about vitamin C. And this is–thanks to super-healthy kale, delicious raspberries, and the powerhouse herb parsley–abundantly present in our smoothie. Additionally, fresh apples bring plenty of secondary plant compounds and flavonoids to the glass. Flaxseed provides valuable fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. “By the way, you could also replace them with the same amount of oats,” says author Müller (“The 50 Best Cold Killers,” Goldmann Publishing). Oats contain, among other things, zinc. And that’s also known to be good for preventing colds.
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Ingredients for One Serving
- 1 apple
- 50g raspberries
- 50g grapes
- 30g kale
- 15g sea buckthorn pulp
- 10g flaxseed
- 10g parsley
Instructions
Roughly chop the ingredients and gradually add them to the blender. Blend until it becomes a smooth smoothie. Pour and enjoy–one serving of 0.3 liters provides 106,000 micrograms of vitamin C–thus covering an adult’s daily requirement–and 80.3 milligrams of magnesium.