Food is Medicine
? Oranges ?
Oranges = Vitamin C and Vit C is essential in helping
supporting your immune system.
But you know this already, right?
Just one large orange can be around 20% of your daily fibre requirement
Not only do they taste amazing but also…..
- Protect your cells from damage
- Are a low GI food
- Contain fibre, folate and antioxidants
- Help the body make collagen (think plump skin!!)
- Help the body absorb iron
- Are inflammatory
- Supportive for those with a weak digestion or poor appetite
Cut up and eat fresh, freeze and add to smoothies or slice and dry them in a warm oven to garnish a cocktail!
Try this creamy smoothie with all the benefits of
immune building beauties, Oranges, Ginger & Turmeric.
2 small oranges, peeled
1/2 banana, frozen
1/4 avocado
1 chunk ginger, peeled
1 tbsp honey
1 teaspoon grated turmeric or 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/3 coconut cream
4 ice cubes
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth.