How To Make An Anti-inflammatory Green Smoothie

This Anti-inflammatory Green Smoothie is not your average green smoothie! It’s packed with ingredients like berries and turmeric that may counteract inflammation in the body, making it a perfect post-workout choice. Chronic inflammation is also a major contributor to most chronic diseases, so this smoothie is wonderful any time of the day. Did I mention it’s also delicious?

Anti-inflammatory Ingredients

Berries

Berries like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries are one of the top anti-inflammatory foods you can eat. They contain polyphenols, specifically anthocyanins, that have anti-inflammatory effects. Eating more berries can lead to lower risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.

Chia Seeds

These tiny but might seeds contain omega-3 essential fatty acids as well as antioxidants that help fight inflammation. Just 1-2 tablespoons per day can help you meet your ALA fatty acid needs.

Turmeric and Black Pepper

Turmeric is a spice with a long history as a medicinal food. It contains curcumin, a potent anti-inflammatory. Curcumin is linked to everything from accelerating exercise recovery to improving anxiety, metabolic syndrome, and arthritis. You’re probably wondering why the heck this recipe contains black pepper! Just a pinch of black pepper can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by as much as 2,000%! You won’t even taste it, I promise.

Spinach

It wouldn’t be a green smoothie without some leafy greens. Dark leafy greens like spinach can help lower inflammation. Because spinach has a milder flavor compared to other dark leafy greens like kale, it goes almost undetected in this smoothie.

Anti-inflammatory Green Smoothie Recipe

Blend up this yummy anti-inflammatory green smoothie for breakfast, to refuel post-workout, or for a snack anytime.

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Author: Kayli Anderson MS RDN

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Anti-inflammatory Green Smoothie

Packed with berries, greens, omega-3 fats, and powerful turmeric, this anti-inflammatory smoothie is food as medicine in a glass. The pinch of black pepper boosts the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric by 2,000%!

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1 banana
• ½ cup baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• Pinch of black pepper
• 1-2 cups soy milk (or other plant-based milk)
• 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger

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Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth.
2. Adjust liquid for desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

238.55

Fat (grams)

9.66 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.97 g

Carbs (grams)

37.19 g

Fiber (grams)

11 g

Net carbs

26.22 g

Sugar (grams)

24.84 g

Protein (grams)

6.44 g

Sodium (milligrams)

35.07 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

0 mg

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