Smoothie can soothe the flu

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - It's going around. You can call it the flu or call it the crud, but what you don't want is to call it yours. There's an easy way to help boost your immune system with something yummy like a smoothie. Our wellness expert from WOTV 4 Women is Michele Fife, and she show' us her flu fighting smoothie how-to's. Here's a flu smoothie recipe that will help keep you happy and healthy and will simply boost your immune system. Get great nutrition while giving your immune system a boost with this quick and easy smoothie recipe.

1 cup Almond Breeze
1 Tablespoon organic honey
1 Tablespoon flax oil
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup frozen blackberries
1 handful fresh spinach
juice of half a lemon
small piece of ginger root

This smoothie can be prepared the night before you drink it. Michele likes to make her breakfast smoothie when she's making dinner to save time and cleanup. Smoothies are a great way to stay healthy and lose weight. Michele uses one for at least one meal each day. Check out all of her healthy living ideas on WOTV 4 Women today!