Immune Boosting Green Smoothie

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Author: Andrea Livingston

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Immune Boosting Green Smoothie

How can we support our immune system with food? Focusing on unprocessed, whole foods, nutrient dense fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats provides the body with the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants it needs to help your body fight off infections and stay healthy.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 green apples cut into slices
• 2 small or 1 large banana
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1-2 tablespoons honey (depending on how sweet you want it)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 13.5 oz. can of coconut milk
• 2 packed cups baby spinach leaves
• 5-10 fresh mint leaves
• 2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

1. Peel and grate ginger and set aside.
2. Cut apples into slices and add them to a (preferably) high-speed blender along with grated ginger, banana, sea salt, honey, and lemon juice.
3. Add coconut milk to blender and blend until smooth.
4. Next add the spinach, mint, and ice and blend for at least 30 seconds or until ingredients are smooth.
5. Add more ice if desired and extra honey if you would like it sweeter.