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I have always had the immune system of a newborn. Every year I catch anything and everything that's going around. Colds, coughs, flu's, and bronchitis so badly that I was a day away from hospitalization from pneumonia (Christmas '09 was spent in bed). So last year I made the pledge to get my immune system into check.

As of now, I take a number of vitamins, drink Emergen-C twice a day, am trying to cut down on alcohol intake (it really does a number on your immune system) and processed sugars (easier said than done), and maintain a regular exercise regime.

I was researching additional methods to help with the immune system and came across the Green Smoothie. Leafy greens are a jackpot for immune systems. They contain proteins, fibers, vitamins, and minerals. They also are one of the most alkaline of all foods and raising your body's pH by eating an alkaline diet is one of the best ways to boost your immune system. 


Curious, I decided to try it out. The ingredients are as follows:


2 leaves of kale
2 leaves of collard greens
1 leaf of red chard
1 cup parsley
1 banana
1 cup blueberries
2 cups filtered water
1 cup ice cubes


This makes 2 large smoothies, so you can appropriate ingredients as needed.




So, off to the natural food store I went:

I really do need to shop here more often. They have an amazing produce selection with items you can't find at Wal-Mart. So, I filled the basket with my harvest and made it back home:

Leafy greens!! :)

Time to put them all in the blender:

Oh man, this is going to be interesting.

Add the banana and blueberries:

My banana was frozen and I microwaved it hence the brown :P

Blend time!!:

Oh wow, that really is green! And frothy, haha.

And that did the trick :) It was just sweet enough, and the greens weren't overpowering. 

Green smoothie!!!

So here's to fingers crossed that I can kick my immune system into high gear and stay sickness free!! :)