One cool way to get kids to eat fruit is actually through a straw. Blend frozen berries, banana slices or fresh peaches with some creamy yogurt or coconut milk and you will see the little ones slurping up some delicious, healthful drinks that are full of vitamins that can contribute to a healthy immune system going into flu season.

Eating fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C instead of vitamins help to keep immune system stronger because they also contain vitamins A and E, as well as the flavonoids that work along side vitamin C to keep your immune system and your whole body healthy. Citrus fruits, such as pineapple, mangoes and oranges pack the most punch. They also add a strong flavor to the more bland fruits, such as berries, bananas and apples.

So, pull out the blender or food processor and grab some bendy straws the next time you're at the store. It's a good time to drink a smoothie, both for your health and for the fun of it!

Tropical Treat (casein-free)
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
Up to 1/2 cup coconut milk

Blend fruit and add coconut milk a little at a time until desired thickness. Makes one serving (photo above)

Purple Slurple
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (I like Stoneyfield's fat free French Vanilla)
Milk

Blend fruit with yogurt and add milk a little at a time until desired thickness.

Orange Dream (casein-free)
1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup Purely Decadent Vanilla Bean ice cream (made with coconut milk)
Very Vanilla Silk (cold)

Blend ice cream with mangoes, adding a little milk at a time until desired thickness.