Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie

Name: Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup plain low-fat kefir; 1 cup frozen cherries; 0.5 cup baby spinach leaves; 0.25 cup mashed ripe avocado; 1 tablespoon salted almond butter; 1 (1/2 inch) piece peeled ginger; 1 teaspoon chia seeds, plus more for garnish

Instructions

Prep:5min

This healthy smoothie is not only delicious--it also boosts your daily dose of anti-inflammatory foods. It starts with a base of creamy gut-friendly kefir and includes cherries, which can lower the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein. Heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds deliver additional anti-inflammatory compounds to the body, while spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals. Fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which preliminary studies suggest may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease if consumed daily.

Updated at: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:15:01 GMT