Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that contributes to a healthy immune system and protects your body against bacteria and viruses. Our bodies cannot produce vitamin C themselves, so it is important to obtain it through our diet.

In addition, vitamin C helps to strengthen the skin from within and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The vitamin combats free radicals and can therefore have a restorative and protective effect on the skin. 

This recipe makes approximately ½ litre of smoothie.

Fruit and vegetables can be used either frozen or fresh.

• ¼ red pepper
• 5 portions of frozen spinach
• 1 banana
• The juice of ½ a lemon
• ½ passion fruit
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 tsp sunflower seeds
• 3 dl water, coconut water or cold herbal tea*
• 1 tsp linseed oil
• 2 tsp olive oil 

+ Optional: anti-inflammatory ginger, chilli or cayenne pepper, if you like a bit of a kick in your smoothie.

NB: Several of these ingredients also contain zinc, which boosts the immune system.

Method

/ Add all the ingredients to the blender, except the oil, and blend until you have a smoothie with no lumps.

/ Finally, add the linseed and olive oil, blend for a further 10 seconds, and the smoothie is ready to drink.

Other good sources of vitamin C:
Pineapple, orange, celery, cauliflower, blueberries, broccoli, grapefruit, kale, green peppers, sea buckthorn, rosehips, strawberries, kiwi, coriander, lime, new potatoes, papaya, parsley, blackcurrants, sprouts, apple. 

*Make a pot of tea in the evening before you go to bed and leave it to cool overnight. Then it’ll be ready to add to your smoothie in the morning. Find more tips and tricks for your smoothie here. 

To make it easier to get started with your new smoothie habits, we’ve written an article on how you can easily prepare your smoothieshere.

We recommend looking after your skin both inside and out

Enjoy this refreshing smoothie before or after an energising morning shower with our 03 body care range, packed with mood-boosting and invigorating citrus scents.

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