Prevention Australia – June – July 2017

BETTER HEALTH, MORE ENERGY AND USEFUL, EXPERT-APPROVED ADVICE ON A PLATE

Nutrition

PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID MALOSH

It’s the middle of cold and flu season, you’ve had your flu shot

and you’re being diligent about using hand sanitiser when out

and about. For some extra protection, try this immune-boosting

drink that blends pear and spinach, which together provide

about 25 per cent of the recommended daily intake of

vitamin C. Probiotic-rich yoghurt with its good bacteria

helps fortify your gut – one of the first lines of defence against

pathogens – while ginger contains anti-inflammatory

compounds that help reduce cold and flu symptoms.

The cold crusher

Pear & spinach

powerhouse

Blend together 1 cup

spinach, ¾ cup Greek

yoghurt, 1 pear, 2cm piece

ginger (peeled and grated)

and a handful of ice. Give

it all a good go with the

blender and then drink up!

JUNE/JULY 2017 PREVENTION 35