Smooth Smoothies
Here are a couple of powerful smoothies that will help to boost your immune system! (No worries, I left out the oysters!)
Banana Booster
- 1 banana (peel and freeze in Ziploc, acts as your ice and makes it nice and thick!)
- 1 cup of soymilk (add water for added fluid)
- 1/4 cantaloupe, chopped
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1 tbsp Tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1 tbsp. flax oil
- Sprinkle with wheat germ once served in glass
Strong Like Bull Smoothie
- 2 cups Watermelon
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup unsweetened rice milk (add water if required)
- 1/2 cup 100 percent fresh Orange Juice or Pineapple juice
- 1 scoop of organic whey protein
- Ice
More: 4 Delicious Recovery Smoothies
Healthy Habits
Other tips to keep in mind to support a stronger immune system include:
- Reducing stress (try some 10 minute meditation when you feel overwhelmed; no phone, no computer, no distractions and some deep FULL diaphragm breathing)
- Washing your hands often when around others or in public places
- Sleeping 7-9 hours a day. Sleep is KING. Don't underestimate it. (Yes I just gave you permission to sleep in...your spouse can call me to complain.)
- Reducing toxins and anti-nutrients such as trans fats and artificial sweeteners and replacing them with naturally sweet fresh fruit and essential oils or raw nuts and seeds.
- Add REST to your training schedule. Even your super human body needs to recover.
More: How Yoga Can Boost Your Immune System
Ready to ride? Search for a cycling event. Resources
Harvard Health Publications -- Harvard Medical School; How To Boost Your Immune System Web MD; Cold Flu and Cough Health Center
JN Journal of Nutrition
Udo Erasmus
Culturelleprobiotic.ca
Linus Paulus Institute- Micro Nutrient Research for Optimum Healh
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