Healthy smoothies for the immune cells - guest post by Catrin (Instagram: @CookingCatrin)

That's why you should always mix a power shot or smoothie yourself

If you now think you can just buy your healthy smoothie at the supermarket, we're sorry to say: Sorry, no way! Unfortunately, it's not that simple, because of course the ready-made smoothies often contain preservatives and too much sugar to really be considered healthy.

If you want the full effect of the power ingredients, you should reach for the blender yourself. In our colorful smoothie mix we use different immune boosting substances and special - partly local superfoods like: Flaxseed, beet, spinach, frozen berries and much more.

QuantityOne large smoothie glass each

Duration10 minutes

Carrot Apple Ginger Smoothie

Shopping list:

• 2 apples (medium size)
• 3 carrots
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp ginger (freshly grated)
• A few drops of olive oil
• A dash of water

Preparation:

Clean the apples and remove the core. Clean and optionally peel the carrots. Blend with the remaining ingredients and a dash of water or a few ice cubes to make a creamy smoothie.

Green Smoothie

Shopping list:

• 1 banana
• ½ cucumber
• 2 green apples
• 2 hands full of baby spinach
• Optional: a little turmeric
• 1 tsp flaxseed
• 1 few drops of olive oil
• A few leaves of parsley (alternatively mint or basil)
• A dash of water

Preparation:

Peel the banana, clean the cucumber, clean the apples and remove the core. Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend on the highest setting for about a minute. If the smoothie is too thick for you, you can add a little more water.

Beet Smoothie

Shopping list:

• 1 orange
• 1 medium, alternatively 2 small beet(s) (pre-cooked, in their own juice)
• 1 cup frozen berries
• Some fresh ginger (grated)
• Some flaxseed
• 100 ml orange juice
• 1 tsp oil
• Juice of one lemon

Preparation:

Peel the orange and cut it into pieces. Blend all ingredients in a smoothie maker to a fine smoothie. Serve immediately.

Superfood Smoothie with Spirulina

Shopping list:

• 3 - 4 green apples
• 1 handful of grapes
• A dash of coconut water
• Juice of half a lime
• A little spirulina algae extract

Preparation:

Core and clean the apples. Blend with the remaining ingredients and the spirulina powder.

Colorful smoothies for your cell renewal

Now that cold season is in full swing, we need that extra vitamin kick. Staying healthy and fit is essential to your health and well-being on gloomy November days. The immune system wants to be strengthened, we provide four creative ideas for colorful smoothies that will boost our immune cells and promote cell renewal.

Healthy cells and an active lifestyle are the basis for feeling physically well and balanced. Various substances contribute to active cell renewal in addition to the many vitamins and fiber in smoothies:

Substances for cell renewal and immune booster

• Ginger
• Shiitake mushroom
• Turmeric
• Maca powder
• Spermidine from wheat germ

Our tip: additionally supply the body with spermidineLIFE® Immunity+ in addition. Ideally take two capsules per day with a meal or with a smoothie, so a good supply of nutrients is guaranteed. They support cell renewal and our immune cells with zinc and vitamin C.

Catrin Ferrari Wellfield

Editor & Foodblogger

Instagram: @CookingCatrin