Frequent Flyer – four fresh ingredients to boost immunity while you travel

FESS Frequent Flyer wellness expert and accredited nutritional practitioner Fiona Tuck gives us the inside scoop on fueling your immune system when you fly regularly.

Smoothies are jam packed full of easy-to-digest nutrients such as antioxidants, potassium, magnesium, vitamins and minerals, making them a perfect travel companion to help keep your immune system strong and your body hydrated.

And when you include the four ingredients below, they taste pretty good too.

1. Coconut water

Contains natural electrolytes calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium and potassium to keep the body hydrated. Zinc, selenium, iodine, sulfur, manganese, boron, molybdenum, vitamin C and B-group vitamins help to keep the immune system strong and reduce the negative effects of stress.

2. Pineapple

Contains bromelain, an anti-inflammatory enzyme that assists with digestion, bloating and may reduce the risk of blood clots and DVT.

3. Spinach

A rich source of beta carotene, vitamin C, B6, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, calcium and potassium. These nutrients are necessary for a healthily functioning immune system, they assist with stress and anxiety management and they aid electrolyte balance, all necessary to prevent the dehydrating effects of long distance air travel.

4. Kiwifruit

Contain an abundance of healthy nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, potassium, folate, and manganese - necessary for keeping your vitality and energy levels up. Kiwis are a very good source of dietary fibre, which is important for maintaining a healthy gut and preventing constipation whilst travelling.

This frequent flyer green smoothie is full of nutrients to help calm the nervous system, boost the immune system and aid digestion. Happy travelling.

Fiona Tuck's frequent flyer green smoothie

Ingredients
1 cup of coconut milk or coconut water
1 thumbnail size of fresh grated ginger (or to taste)
1 kiwifruit, peeled, chopped
1⁄2 cup of chopped pineapple
1 cup of baby spinach
1 teaspoon of Manuka honey (optional)
ice cubes (optional)
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