Antiviral Shake With Orange Peel And Yogurt

With this antiviral shake we are going to strengthen our immune system to deal with those viruses and bacteria with which we come in contact almost every day.

It does not matter that you are in good health, that you feel strong, and that it has been a long time since you had the last cold.

Keep in mind that factors such as daily stress and environmental pollution also weaken our defenses.

So it never hurts to include these simple natural remedies in our diet.

For our antiviral shake we only need two ingredients: a natural white yogurt and an orange (especially its skin).

We explain what you should do.

White and orange yogurt, strengthening our defenses

With our antiviral shake we do not only seek to prevent you from colds and flu: what we want is for your immune system to be healthier, stronger.

We can never forget that, to achieve this, we should focus our attention on three basic axes:

• Our feeding

• Mental attitude
• Physical activity

The starting point is our will.

With optimism, a desire to cope with the day to day and with a good diet, health is noticeable inside and out.

Now, if there is something that should never be missing in our diet, it is fruits and probiotics.

We explain below the benefits of both.

The importance of yogurts in our diet

We are used to seeing yogurts in the dairy section and therefore, if you do not tolerate lactose, it is common for you to avoid them.

However, you should keep these important aspects in mind:

• The fermentation of milk gives rise to “yogurt”, which has broken down lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid.
• A yogurt is a product obtained from the fermentation of milk by two bacteria: Streptococus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus .

• When fermenting, the lactose disappears and it becomes a probiotic food.
• It contains very beneficial live microorganisms, which improve and strengthen our intestinal flora so that harmful bacteria do not adhere to our intestines.
• In our antiviral shake we are going to include a low-fat, fat-free yogurt.
• The consumption of skimmed yogurt lowers blood cholesterol levels and improves our cardiovascular health.

• Yogurt is a natural source of vitamins that strengthen our defenses:
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin C
  • Group B vitamins
  • Zinc
  • Calcium
  • Match
  • Magnesium

Benefits of the orange and its peel

We are very used to making rich juices with this fruit.

Now, the orange peel contains great benefits for our health and well-being that we should not overlook.

• The orange peel is very rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
• Its phytonutrients, flavonoids and polyphenols also promote our digestion and strengthen our immune system.

• The most important thing is to have organically grown oranges to take care that the skin has all its properties and with no toxic agent that brings us more problems than benefits.

How to make my antiviral shake

Ingredients

• 2 oranges
• 1 natural skimmed yogurt
• 2 fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon of brewer’s yeast powder (5 g)

Preparation

As you can see, in our smoothie we have included two ingredients as special as mint leaves and brewer’s yeast.

Peppermint improves our blood circulation, is rich in chlorophyll and is a promoter of our digestion.

Brewer’s yeast, for its part, is a food supplement that will offer us vitality.

In addition, it regulates the nervous system so that we can cope with anxiety and stress  more effectively.

As you already know, these negative emotions are enemies of our natural defenses.

Take note of what you must do to prepare this delicious antiviral shake.

• First, we wash the oranges well, we split them and, with the help of a grater, we obtain the peeling into very fine strips, only from one of the halves.

We do not need more or the shake may be “somewhat bitter”.

• Next, we extract the juice from the two oranges.
• The yogurt that we are going to use is natural white, but skimmed, free of fats and added sugars.
• Take it to the blender with the help of a spoon.
• In the blender, in addition to the yogurt, include the juice of the two oranges, the zest of the skin, the two mint leaves and the teaspoon of brewer’s yeast.
• Beat well, discovering within seconds an attractive orange color in this healthy combination.

We will drink our antiviral shake in the morning.

If you wish, to this smoothie you can also add a little papaya or any other digestive fruit but rich in vitamin C.

It is a shake that both children and the elderly can drink and that can do very well to strengthen their defenses.