ANTI-INFLAMMATORY GOLDEN SMOOTHIE

This smoothie certainly gets a gold star in our books. Turmeric and ginger give this stunning smoothie its vibrant golden hue. Curcumin, the primary active ingredient in turmeric, and gingerol, the primary active ingredient in ginger, are well-known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (they’re in the same plant family, after all). With so many wonderfully nourishing and tasty elements to love, this naturally sweet, slightly zingy, and antioxidant-rich smoothie is like taking a sip of liquid sunshine!

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Add all ingredients except ice to a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 2

2. Taste for additional ingredients of choice.

Step 3

3. Add one or two handfuls of optional ice and blend again.

Step 4

4. Divide between two drinking glasses and add a dash of optional cinnamon to each glass.

Step 5

Substitutions Substitute pineapple with mango, guanabana (soursop), orange, passion fruit, or your favorite tropical fru Substitute fresh turmeric and ginger root with ground turmeric and ginger. Use ⅓ the amount of dry ground spice as fresh. Use avocado in place of banana (note that it may change the color!).

Step 6

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Step 7

Nutrition Data: Servings: 2, Serving Size: 387g (about 1 ½ cups), Amount Per Serving: Calories 184, Total Fat 5g (7% DV), Saturated Fat 1g (3% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 127mg (6% DV), Total Carbohydrates 29g (10% DV), Fiber 4g (13% DV), Total Sugars 16g (Includes 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 10g, Vitamin D 6mcg (30% DV), Calcium 461mg (35% DV), Iron 4mg (24% DV), Potassium 812mg (17% DV).