This hydrating and nutritious snack is a great option when youre feeling under the weather.
We can all agree that being sick is no fun.
This tasty snack has several soothing attributes that make it great for when you aren’t feeling well.
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For starters, it’s flavorful and refreshing and can quite literally help cool down a sore throat.
And it’s fast.
When you’re sick, a fever, vomiting or diarrhea can cause you to lose fluids.
Staying hydrated can also help break up mucus.
Additionally, this smoothie boasts immune supporting ingredients, like mango and carrot.
This smoothie also contains a surprise ingredient that does your body goodlentils.
Plus, lentils also addprotein, which is important to help your body heal itself.
It might seem odd to add this ingredient in, but trust usyou don’t even notice them!
You could of course swap in another protein if the just isn’t for you.
Try yogurt, a nut butter or silken tofu.
Last but certainly not least, ingredients likehoneyandgingercontain potent anti-inflammatory compounds and may help alleviate cold and flu symptoms.
The next time you aren’t feeling well, don’t skip on snack time.
Our deliciousMango-Ginger Smoothieis the perfect thing to help tide you over until your next bowl of soup.
Try it to help cool down a scratchy throat and give yourself a much-needed nutrition boost.
