4 Turmeric Smoothie Recipes For Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Boost

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Turmeric, a spice in the ginger family which is widely used in curries and other Indian dishes, has gained increased popularity as a “superfood” in recent years. And there are excellent reasons for this. Its active ingredient, known as curcumin, is a powerful antioxidant which can fight off bacterial, viral and fungal infections, and reduce the risk of developing serious conditions like cancer and even Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to this, it is powerful anti-inflammatory. Not everyone is fond of curry, however, so below are four recipes for smoothies containing turmeric that people may find more palatable if they are not used to Indian cuisine.

Tropical Turmeric Smoothie

Combine one cup coconut milk, a half-cup frozen pineapple chunks, one fresh banana, one tablespoon coconut oil, one teaspoon turmeric, one teaspoon cinnamon and one half-teaspoon ginger along with one teaspoon chia seeds. Process this in the blender and enjoy. It has the taste of a spicy pina colada, but it is loaded with dietary fiber and vitamins and minerals from the fruits and chia seeds have a number of healthful properties as well.

Green Goddess Turmeric Smoothie

Mix together one teaspoon turmeric, one half-cup of celery, one half-cup of cucumber, and one half-teaspoon of ginger and add one squeeze of lemon juice. Process in blender until smooth. This savory drink is antioxidant rich and the vegetables add fiber and wealth of nutrients, while the ginger and turmeric both lend a spicy, exotic taste.

Chai Turmeric Smoothie

In blender, process one cup plain coconut milk, three to four ice cubes, one half-teaspoon of turmeric, one teaspoon coconut oil, a dash of vanilla extract and one teaspoon each of cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves and cardamom. The spices in this recipe are all great for inflammatory conditions, but will give the smoothie the taste of a chai tea so even if it is healthy, it almost feels like a dessert!

Light and Easy Turmeric Smoothie

Combine one teaspoon turmeric powder with a bunch of romaine lettuce, three carrots, one cucumber, and one lemon with peel removed, then process in the blender until smooth. This “liquid salad” is a light version of the smoothie and is excellent for cleansing the system. It is a perfect smoothie for a liver detox regimen as well.

Getting turmeric into the diet on a regular basis is excellent for strengthening the immune system, promoting good digestion and treating inflammatory conditions like arthritis. These smoothies are a tasty way to do it, and the other ingredients in them will bring their own particular health benefits to the table as well, nutrients like mineral, vitamins, dietary fiber and phytochemicals that will promote overall health and well-being while staving off infections, illness and disease.

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Sandeep Godiyal
Sandeep has written many health field articles for both Internet and print publication. His areas of expertise including traditional medicine, alternative and naturopathic and natural treatments, wellness, medical marijuana, diets and fitness.