While acute inflammation is a natural body response to allergens, injury, or stress, due to malnutrition and our fast-paced modern lifestyle many people are suspected to chronic or constant inflammation which can lead to a wide range of ailments.
Inflammation is associated with weight gain, headaches, migraine, chronic (joint) pain, bloating, acne, fogginess, depression, and cancer.
Turmeric works wonders for fighting inflammation and healing wounds. The smoothie I’m about to share with you is not only yummy and inflammation-fighting… turmeric is also great for digestion, detoxification, it boosts the immune system, reduces bad cholesterol, breaks down dietary fat and has anti-cancer properties!! Click here to learn more about turmeric benefits for overall health.
And the best part not only turmeric is going to help you get rid of inflammation; all other ingredients are inflammation fighters too.
ALSO READ: 16 Foods That Fight Chronic Inflammation And Taste Great
Pineapple Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 2-3 cups fresh diced pineapple
- 1 lemon, peeled
- ½ avocado
- 2 cups kale or spinach
- 1 tsp turmeric powder or 1 tablespoon freshly grated (about a 1-inch piece)
- ½ to 1-inch fresh grated ginger root (optional)
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut water (or green tea or matcha tea works too)
- A dash of black pepper (it sounds weird but necessary to help with the absorption of curcumin in turmeric)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
ALSO READ: Boosting Turmeric Bioavailability for Maximum Benefits (+ Turmeric Latte Recipe)
How to…
Blend kale and coconut water until smooth, add remaining ingredients and blend again. Add more coconut water if the smoothie is too thick for you.
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Thanks for reading. I hope this information was helpful. Until next time!
Amy Goodrich
Crazy cat lady, life and food lover, certified biologist, and holistic health coach.
