How to make a Vitamin C smoothie
Updated | By Tamlyn Canahm
Fight the flu and colds this winter with this Vitamin C smoothie.
Give your immune system a boost this winter by drinking this Vitamin C smoothie.
Cold and flu season is in full swing, and the chances of you getting sick are high.
The verdict is still out on whether Vitamin C can help prevent the common cold, but it can help fight cold and flu symptoms for some people.
A study shows that male athletes who take regular Vitamin C supplements could cut their risk of getting the cold by 50%. The same was not true for female athletes.
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Nonetheless, Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and has many benefits, such as promoting healthy skin, gums, and teeth. So it won't hurt to try this delicious smoothie.
You can mix things up by adding some of your favourite Vitamin C-rich fruit. Here's a list:
- Strawberries
- Guava
- Oranges
- Kiwi
- Grapefruit
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Papaya
Watch the video below for a quick and easy Vitamin C smoothie.
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