1. Strawberry ginger smoothie

This smoothie is perfect as a breakfast or as a snack. It is rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that are very important to keep the virus away. Not only is it tasty, but it is filled with the right combination of nutrients. The recipe is one of the easiest you will ever make.

All you need is the following:

• 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
• 1 small frozen banana
• 1 cup almond milk
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger

Add all the above ingredients to a blender and turn it on until they become smooth. Your drink is now ready to be consumed.

2. Lettuce wraps

If you are a fan of Chinese food, then you might have tried or seen lettuce wraps before. This is an easy to do and healthy option to try during quarantine. It is rich in Vitamin C as well as potassium, which makes it a good source of nutrients for you. You can add veggies in it or other appropriate ingredients. This is our favorite recipe:

Ingredients

• 16 butter lettuce leaves
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 large chopped onion
• ¼ cup hoisin sauce
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
• 1 can, drained and finely chopped, water chestnuts
• 1 bunch, chopped, green onions
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

Start by rinsing the lettuce leaves and patting them to dry without tearing them.

Put them aside and start cooking the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir them in cooking oil until they become brown and crumbly. Remove the excess grease, and put them in a bowl.

In the same skillet cook and stir the onion until they become slightly tender. Add the hoisin sauce, soy, ginger, vinegar, and garlic. Then put the green onions, the water chestnuts, the sesame oil, and the cooked beef and cook the mixture for about 2 minutes.

Finally, lay open the lettuce leaves on a plate and put the mixture of the meat in the center.

3. Fruit and nut salad

A fruit salad is the most refreshing and natural snack you can have. Create the recipe you like with your preferred fruits. Add fruits like apples, and pomegranate with some nuts including almonds and cashews. This recipe will definitely boost your energy levels.