Turmeric is a popular spice which is useful in all kinds of dishes. While it isn’t usually used in sweet dishes such as dessert. Do you know combine the savory flavor of turmeric with the sweetness of mango and pineapple can create a tasty sweet treat, and with good nutrients, which is perfect for the summer days.
Turmeric, Mango Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
•2 cups cubed frozen mango
•1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple, chopped
•3/4 cups water
•5 oz greek or coconut-flavored yogurt
•1/2 tsp turmeric
•1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients and blend until smooth in a blender. Garnish with your choice of goji berries, toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, raw hemp seeds or chia seeds.
Why it’s so good for your health
Turmeric
This spice is a powerful anti-inflammatory due to the compound curcumin. The main health benefits of turmeric are:
1. It’s useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. It has shown to prevent prostate cancer When combined with cauliflower.
3. It’s a good remedy to detoxify the liver.
4. It has ability to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
5. It is a natural painkiller.
6. It promotes weight loss.
7. It has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.
8.Also because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has long been a popular spice in baking and cooking. Studies have shown that it has ability to lower cholesterol levels, able to stop medication-resistant yeast infections, boosts brain power and good memory, and when combined with honey, it’s a good ingredient to treat arthritis. Besides, it’s also high in nutrients, including manganese, fiber, iron and calcium.
Mango
This sweet fruit is rich in vitamin A – which is linked to bone growth and eye health. It is also packed with fiber, which is important for promoting a healthy digestive tract.
Pineapple
Pineapple offers a wide range of health benefits. It’s loaded with vitamin A and C, fiber, potassium, phosphorous and calcium.
It is also widely known for its immune-system-boosting properties.
Yogurt
Like other fermented foods, yogurt is also essential for promoting the growth of “good” bacteria in your gut. Including yogurt into your diet along with fresh, fiber-rich fruits, you’re guaranteeing a healthier gut and digestive system, which is vital to your body on multiple levels.
Sources:
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis
