INGREDIENTS

50g Apricots
Half an Avocado
20g Almonds
50g Berries
Handful of Kale
20g Brazil nuts
30g Watermelon
20g Walnuts
10g Pumpkin seeds
40g Banana
Coconut water

METHOD

Add all of the ingredients to your mixer, top up with coconut water and blend.

AVOID

If you’re feeling run down or are concerned about your immune system then it’s a good idea to avoid soya and grains. Too many grains, such as rice and quinoa, can be harmful because they contain phytates, which bind on to essential nutrients such as zinc and manganese and prevent their absorption. These nutrients are needed to produce powerful antioxidants.

    
      Ingredient      
      Benefit
        
        Apricots
        contain Vitamin A, which is needed for anti-body production and cell replication so cells divide normally.
            
      Avocado  
      contains B6, which supports B and T cells (immune cells), plus essential fatty acids.
        
        Almonds
        these contain vitamin E, which is needed for T cell communication (immune cells).
       
        Berries & kale
        contain vitamin C, which increases antibody production and is also a powerful antioxidant.
  
        Brazil nuts
        contain selenium, which is involved in the action of natural killer cells and T cells and also in antibody production.
        
        Watermelon
        contains carotenoids, which convert into Vitamin A and stimulate natural killer cell production. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
        
  Walnuts, pumpkin seeds & almonds
        contain essential fatty acids. Notably omega 6, which helps red blood cells to keep their shape.

  Banana
        contains prebiotics, which stimulate immune response in the GI tract and help to reduce the vitamin C required for blood clotting.
        
  Coconut water
        contains bioactive enzymes that aid digestion, is full of potassium and is also good for a bit of extra flavour.