YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY

    Dr. Oz's Immunity-Boosting Smoothie Recipe

    Raspberry-Orange Smoothie (Shutterstock)Raspberry-Orange Smoothie (Shutterstock)You may be overlooking your sensory organs when you think of eating healthfully, but when you realize that your sense of smell, taste, sight, touch and hearing are largely responsible for your quality of life, you'll think again. And when you enjoy the movies you see, the food you eat, the book you read, your sex life and more, you'll find that you look better, too. So, go ahead and load up on vitamins and antioxidants to harness sensory benefits.

    MORE: Should I Sleep In a Bra?

    What: Raspberry-Orange Smoothie

    Why it's great: Vitamin C, antioxidants and flavonoids help boost your immune system.

    What you'll need:

    • 1 cup nonfat or low-fat vanilla soy milk
    • 1 cup frozen raspberries
    • 1 medium ripe banana
    • ½ cup orange juice with one ice cube or 1 Tbs frozen orange juice concentrate
    MORE: Does Your Metabolism Slow Down in the Winter?

    How to make it:
    Combine all ingredients in blender. Cover and blend until smooth.

    Nutritional Info:
    Calories 253
    Fat 0.2 grams
    Aging fats 0.1 grams
    Fiber 5.3 grams
    Carbs 28 grams
    Protein 4.8 grams
    Sodium 15 milligrams
    Potassium 584 milligrams

    More From YouBeauty.com:
    10 Sneaky Spots Flu Germs Hide
    10 Tricks to Simplify Your Beauty Routine
    Can Eating With Your Family Keep You Slim?

    SUPPER CLUB PICK

    FEATURED RECIPE

    • Blackberry Cornmeal Cake
      Blackberry Cornmeal Cake

      You can substitute an equal amount of fresh blueberries for the blackberries; be sure to rinse and dry them thoroughly before scattering over the batter.

      Yellow cornmeal produces a dessert that has a rich, golden color, but you could use white cornmeal instead.