With Spring in the air and pollen season beginning we decided to put together a gentle, nutrient-rich recipe to support your internal mucosa which we’ve aptly called the Mucosal Smoothie. It contains Organic Camu Camu to nourish your immune system particulary the muscous membranes and Organic Colloidal Minerals and Magnesium to support gut healing and relax your bronchial muscles.
Why a Mucosal Smoothie?
Your mucosa, or mucous membrane, is a thin layer of skin-like tissue that lines your digestive tract, lungs, nasal passages, sinuses, and even your eyes. It acts as your internal barrier, separating your body’s internal environment from the outside world. This tissue plays several important roles, it secretes mucus to trap and clear irritants, absorbs nutrients in the gut, supports immune surveillance, and is rich in nerve and immune cells constantly interpreting your surroundings. In people navigating allergies or asthma, the mucosa often becomes inflamed or overly reactive, usually because the system is responding to something it perceives as unfamiliar or overwhelming. This may show up as a runny nose or congestion (nasal mucosa), wheezing or chest tightness (lung mucosa), bloating or brain fog (gut mucosa), or skin flare-ups. These responses are innate and natural. They are not signs of failure, they’re protective mechanisms and vital to your health. When the mucosa stays inflamed for extended periods, it can become hyperreactive or “leaky,” allowing more irritants through and keeping the body in a reactive cycle. It’s important to address the physical (MOVE), chemical (EAT) and emotional (THINK) aspects of your life to assist your body in reestablishing balance.
Overall our Mucosal Smoothie is beautifully hydrating and calming assisting you with restoring the balance across your gut, nerve and immune systems.
Remember to buy organic or spray free when you can.
Here’s what you need:
1 cup filtered water or organic coconut water
1/2 frozen organic banana (soothing, adds texture)
1/2 cup organic blueberries (anti-inflammatory)
1 tsp Vital Foods Organic Camu Camu powder (highest Vitamin C of any fruit, supports mucosal immunity)
1 capful of Vital Foods Organic Colloidal Minerals (tissue and gut lining repair + nervous system function)
1 capful of Vital Foods All Natural Liquid Magnesium (calms the nervous system + supports bronchial muscles)
1 tbsp organic chia seeds or flaxseeds (anti-inflammatory fats + gut health)
Here’s how to put it together:
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and sip slowly.
Optional:
- 1 tsp aloe vera juice (extra mucosal support)
- Ice cubes (as desired)
We hope you enjoy it!
