By now you know the FASTer Way philosophy is about preventing disease, not just reacting to conditions in the world. It’s a lifestyle that includes exercising, giving your body plenty of rest and eating nutritious whole foods. While social distancing has helped curb the Coronavirus pandemic, we are still seeing how important it is to avoid pre-existing conditions like hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease. Eating the right foods can keep your body in tip top shape and can actually boost your immune system.
If you’re worried about your immune system, you can add supplements or OTC vitamins. Or you can simply boost your immune system naturally with healthy recipes. Make sure you get plenty of vitamin C, E, A and D. You also want to get zinc, iron and folic acid.
These recipes are filled with vitamins, minerals and immune-boosting nutrients that will keep your gut healthy and your body capable of protecting itself.
Plant-Based Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients
1 cup almond or coconut milk yogurt
½ cup blueberries
1/3 cup raspberries
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
1/3 cup granola of choice
Directions
1. Add about 1/3 of the fruit to the bottom of your glass.
2. Top the fruit with about ½ cup yogurt.
3. Top the yogurt with about ½ of your granola
4. Repeat until all ingredients are used
Simple Roasted Veggie Salad
Ingredients
Salad
3-4 cups mixed greens
½ cup sweet potatoes, roasted
½ cup broccoli, roasted
½ cup bell peppers, roasted
1 cup carrots, roasted
¼ cup pepitas
Ginger Dressing
1/3 cup tahini
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp coconut aminos
1 Tbsp fresh ginger
1 tsp. sesame oil
½ tsp. salt/pepper
Directions
1. Add Ginger Dressing ingredients, except for the water, in a medium mixing bowl and combine with whisk.
2. Add water until dressing is thin and pourable. Add salt or coconut aminos to taste.
3. Toss salad ingredients together.
Triple Berry Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
6 oz. green tea as base
1 cup berries, fresh or frozen
2 scoops protein powder
Ice
Directions
1. Steep tea in boiling water until desired strength.
2. Immediately refrigerate until tea is cool.
3. Blend tea, berries and protein power together, adding ice as needed for texture and temperature.
4. Enjoy!
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