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    Home » Smoothies/Drinks » Immune System Booster Smoothie

    May 23, 2022

    Immune System Booster Smoothie

    This immune system booster smoothie is a great way to help your body be ready to fight. It's packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory nutrients to help you be strong and healthy.

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    smootie with a kiwi slice garnishing and a paper straw inside the cup
    Immune system booster smoothie

    No matter what time of the year it is, there are always so many viruses and bacteria going around at school, at work, and in public places. That's why I like this Immune system booster smoothie. It's super delicious, easy to make, and so healthy. It's packed with vitamin C, anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, minerals, and many other properties to support a healthy immune system.

    By the way, if you like healthy drinks, my Super Healthy Chocolate Shake and my Healthy Strawberry Smoothie can be your next stop. They are super delicious e incredibly nutritious too.

    Ingredients

    grapes, lime, kiwi, ginger, honey and yogurt on a wood tray.
    Ingredients
    • Kiwi: Contains more than 100% of the daily recommended intake of Vitamin C. They are also rich in antioxidants and other vitamins, which together stimulate the body's immune response, help eliminate free radicals within the body, reduce oxidative stress, and protect the body from inflammation and disease.
    • Grapes: Are packed with flavonoids, which are potent antioxidants, vitamins, especially B6, C, and K, and minerals, all needed for immune boosting.
    • Lime juice: Is an excellent source of vitamin C, which may help increase the production of white blood cells, protecting your body against infections and disease. Some studies have also shown that vitamin C can help shorten the duration and severity of colds.
    • Yogurt: Contains probiotics, which can help keep the intestines healthy. Some studies suggest that probiotics may boost the immune system, enhance absorption of vitamins and minerals, help with weight management, and reduce cancer risk.
    • Honey: Is used as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant agent. It helps strengthen your immune system by defending your cells against free radical damage. When buying honey, look for the raw ones. The clearer the honey, the more processed they are.
    • Ginger: Fresh ginger helps your body avoid germs and viruses like RSV. It can also slow down the growth of some bacteria like E.coli and Shigella.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    immune system booster smoothie in a cup on a tray with grapes, kiwi and lime on the side.
    Immune system smoothie

    How to make an Immune System Booster Smoothie

    For this amazing smoothie, I selected flavorful and fresh ingredients that not only help boost your immune system but also taste delicious together. All you have to do is add everything to a blender and blend until smooth.

    all ingredients for the immune system booster smoothie in a blender, ready to be blended.
    how to make immune system booster smoothie

    Substitutions

    I selected all ingredients with their immune system booster properties and flavors in mind, but you can make adjustments.

    • Honey - If you are vegan or can't use honey for any reason, you could substitute it for your sweetener of choice.
    • Yogurt - I chose yogurt for its probiotic content. You can use any probiotic yogurt of choice or omit it if needed.
    • Lime - You can sub it for lemon if you want.
    • Green grapes and Kiwi - I don't recommend subbing any of these two ingredients as it would significantly change the outcome of this recipe.
    • Ginger - Has excellent properties and gives a nice touch to this drink, but you can omit it if you prefer.

    Optional:

    • Spinach: also has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, boosts the immune system, and has lots of vitamins. But, since it can have a distinct flavor in some countries, I'll leave it as an optional ingredient. I want this smoothie to be healthy but also tasty for most people.
    kiwi, lime and green grape smoothie in a cup with a kiwi slice on it, and a paper straw.
    Kiwi green smoothie

    Frequently Asked Question

    Can I save it for later?

    Since this smoothie is full of vitamin C and antioxidants, you should consume it immediately, as they oxidize when exposed to water and air. Here's a great article about the degradation some active ingredients suffer when exposed to specific agents.
    But, if you really can't drink it all and need to store it, you can do so by keeping it in a well-closed cup in the refrigerator.

    Can I add green leaves?

    You certainly can add green leaves such as spinach, collard greens, kale, etc. I didn't add any leaves to the main list of ingredients because I wanted to create a healthy smoothie with the most pleasant taste possible. If green leaves taste good to you, they'd be a great addition to this smoothie.

    green smoothie in a cup with fruits on the side
    immune booster green smoothie

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    immune system booster smoothie made with kiwi, grape, lime and other healthy ingredients.
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    Immune System Booster Smoothie

    This immune system booster smoothie is the perfect way to help your body be ready to fight. It's packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory nutrients to help you be strong and healthy.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Global
    Keyword: immune system booster, kiwi, smoothie
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 223kcal
    Author: Lilian Vallezi

    Equipment

    • 1 blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup water
    • 5 oz green grapes (150 grams / 1 cup)
    • 1 kiwi
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon honey (raw is preferred)
    • 1-2 teaspoons grated ginger

    Instructions

    • Make sure grapes are clean and kiwi is peeled. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
    • If possible, don't strain it, so you can enjoy all benefits from it, including fibers.

    Notes

    Start with one teaspoon of ginger and go from there if you'd like a stronger ginger taste.
    If you don't mind the taste, you could add a handful of spinach.
    For possible substitutions, read the body of this article.
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