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