Cosmopolitan_Australia__November_2015

COSMOPOLITAN November 2015 147

yebody love

Got an issue? And a

blender? You’re all set

SUPERFOOD

SMOOTHIES

Used for centuries by

Chinese herbalists,

this is the wonder

herb that acts as an

antihistamine and

decongestant – just

what you need when

you’re all blocked up.

• 1 x green apple


• Juice of ½ lemon


• Grating of fresh
  ginger root


• 2 handfuls of
  spinach


• 200ml coconut
  water #

The skin-boosting,

anti-inflammatory

spice that can help

reduce puffiness

• a dead giveaway
  you’ve had a big night.


• 3 carrots, chopped


• 1 small mango


• ½ tsp turmeric


• 1 cup of water

Bananas help prevent

bloating and fight off

water retention. Plus,

no need for Nurofen as

they contain potassium

to help prevent any

muscle cramping.

• 200ml milk


• 1 banana


• 1 tbs Nutella


• ½ cup of ice cubes

ENERGY

BOOSTER

COLD

FIGHTER

PMS BUSTER

Fun fact: “chia” is

the ancient Mayan

word for “strength”,

and these tiny seeds

are jam-packed with

antioxidants, protein

and fibre. They make

the perfect delicious

breakfast smoothie.

• ½ cup oats


• 1 tbs Bioglan chia
  seeds


• 200ml almond milk


• Handful frozen
  raspberries


• Squirt of honey

SUPERFOOD:

CHIA SEEDS

SUPERFOOD:

GINGER

SUPERFOOD:

BANANAS

Introducing

Wonder Woman’s

real secret weapon.

HANGOVER CURE

SUPERFOOD:

TURMERIC

WORDS BY HARRIET FARKASH. ILLUSTRATION BY INGA CAMPBELL “INKLINGDESIGN.COM.AU”. THINKSTOCK