Cold-Busting Smoothie Recipe
Vitamin C is an essential water-soluble vitamin that’s super important for, the growth and repair of tissues in your body, helping your body make the protein collagen, helping in wound healing and the repair and maintenance of your bones and teeth.
…That’s a pretty important job!
The ABC’s of Vitamin C
This fabulous vitamin also acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps prevent oxidation of water-soluble molecules, which could potentially create free radicals in your body. Free radicals contribute to aging and the development of serious health conditions.
Because Vitamin C is an essential vitamin for humans, it’s important that you have it in your diet.
Foods that are high in vitamin C include:
- bell peppers
- strawberries
- tomatoes
- citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons
The Camu Camu Berry and Vitamin C
Another great source of Vitamin C is a fruit from the Amazon region called Camu Camu berry which recent studies show as a source of antioxidant phenolics. Camu Camu has a deliciously tart taste and is available in powdered form.
While studies dismiss the belief that an increase of Vitamin C could reduce your risk of catching the common cold, Vitamin C does boost your immune system which helps fight bacteria and viruses.
Cold-Busting Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons Camu Camu Berry Powder
- 3 cups orange juice,
freshly squeezed 
1 cup mango- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoons flax oil
- *optional
¼ cup goji berries
- *optional
1 scoop raw vanilla protein powder
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and blend.
Enjoy!