A Green Tea Smoothie is the best way to boost your immunity! Ingredients: 2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled and choppedn1 cup green tea made from loose leavesn1 Tbsp manuka 10+ honeyn1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely choppedn1 cup crushed ice Blend all the ingredients together for your daily portion of green goodness.
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Benefits of a Green Tea Smoothie:
Read all about the goodness of your smoothie's super food properties! Pineapple - has loads of digestive enzymes which are fantastic for alkalising the body. In fact eating pineapple is so good for your body, that eating a few slices of fresh pineapple a day can defend your body from harmful free radicals and from disease; help your digestion by cleansing the body s organs and blood, amazingly, it will boost your metabolism. Also, it will nourish your hair, skin and nails. Phew!
Green Tea - is a magic ingredient packed full of catechins, which Eastern Cultures praise for their health benefits. What are they? Catechins are an antioxidant, which is scientifically proven to protect your body from oxidative stress and minimising call damage. Green tea is renowned for strengthening immune agents in your body and thereby preventing autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. It also helps to fight infections and boost your metabolism.
Manuka Honey - is praised for its anti-viral and detoxifying qualities. It also helps reduce hay fever and flu-like symptoms. Manuka has the highest content of methylglyoxal -- the compound thought to be responsible for its antibacterial activity -- among other honeys.
Ginger - Modern scientific research has revealed that ginger possesses loads of therapeutic properties. While its antioxidating properties help prevent inflammation and act as an anti-inflammatory, it's also excellent at the elimination of excessive gas from the digestive system and soothes the intestinal tract. While an occasional smoothie is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle, which involves sleeping well, exercising more, eating better, an easy-to-make super food smoothie is a great start!
