Green Immunity Smoothie
There’s never a bad time to boost your immunity, but with the COVID-19 pandemic and winter on its way now seems like a better time than ever. A smoothie is a really good way to do it too because it’s full of real food and ingredients and you can fit so much in. Plus those veges you may not like the taste of but you know are good for your health can be pretty well hidden among a lot of other ingredients and flavours. This smoothie comes out a nice bright green, it looks healthy but still tastes really good. It’s good for a breakfast on the go, or just a healthy snack at any time during the day. Ok, so let’s break down the ingredients: Spinach - Full of iron which supports the immune system, and antioxidants which help to rid the body of free radicals which can damage immune cells.  Kiwifruit - Lots of vitamin C, almost the daily recommended intake in one kiwifruit actually.  Pineapple - Also high in vitamin C. Not quite as much as kiwifruit, but still pretty good. It also adds a nice sweetness to the smoothie and the yellow helps to give it the brightness. Ginger - Consists of lots of vitamins and minerals including iron and zinc, plus antioxidants, and it’s also antibacterial. Pretty much just all the things to boost your immune system. Lemon - High in vitamin C, and is antibacterial and antiviral.  Matcha (the green powder I used) - I chose this as I always have it in my pantry, it’s inexpensive and extremely high in antioxidants plus makes for a really pretty green in the smoothie. I have also suggested using a greens powder or spirulina instead if you like as these are both also full of nutrients, so just whatever you have or prefer. No biggie if you don’t have any and omit entirely too.  LSA - As with matcha, I always have LS on hand. I like adding it to smoothies as it’s a really easy way to make them a bit more filling while getting in some omega.  Having one of these smoothies a day will give you about 4 serves of fruit and veg!
Servings: 2 yield(s)
Prep Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 Big handful of baby spinach
  • 2 Kiwifruit, peeled and cut in half
  • 3/4 cup Chopped pineapple (If using tinned pineapple just make sure you look for one which is in juice not syrup, and doesn't contain added sugar)
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple juice or water
  • 2cm Piece fresh ginger, chopped
  • Juice 1 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Matcha powder, greens powder or spirulina powder (I used matcha)
  • 1 tsp LSA (optional)
  • 3/4 cup Ice
Instructions
  1. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into glasses and serve.