5 Simple Turmeric Smoothie For Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Boost

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Turmeric smoothie has anti-cancerous as well as great antioxidant properties, it is also potent anti-inflammatories, as well as anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. The active component in turmeric, called curcumin, provides the body with some of the most powerful antioxidant activity.

5 Simple Turmeric Smoothie For Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Boost

Recipe #1

Ingredients:

1 cup hemp or coconut milk
1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks
1 fresh banana
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be increased to 1 tsp)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon chia seeds

Direction:

-Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
-It is recommended that this be drunk before breakfast to get the day started right.

Recipe #2

Ingredients:

3 cups Spinach, lightly packed
2 cups Mango, frozen
16 oz. Coconut Water
½ Lemon, juiced
½ Lime, juiced
1 tsp Turmeric Powder

Directions:

-Measure and blend till smooth, adjust the consistency with more coconut water and/or sweetness by adding pitted dates.
-Serve immediately in a quart mason jar with a wedge of lemon and dash of turmeric (optional), enjoy!

Recipe #3

Ingredients:

– 2 cups mango
– 2 cups ripe pineapple
– 4 inches fresh turmeric root
– 1 lime, peeled
– 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
– 1 cup young coconut water

Directions:

-Place all of the above ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.
-Drink immediately for the best benefits (and to preserve oxidation state)!

Recipe #4

Ingredients:

1 carrot
1 ripe mango
1 orange
1 pear
1 banana
¾ cup soy milk
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 tsp grated fresh turmeric

Directions:

-Peel orange an cut out all fibers. Peel mango, pear, carrot and banana. Grate carrot.
-Blend all ingredients.

Recipe #5

Ingredients:

1 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 bananas
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 to 8 ice cubes (or more if needed)

Directions:

-Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
-Enjoy! Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for a few days or freeze into a pop.

Benefits of Turmeric And Its Main Compound Curcumin

– Powerful anti-inflammatory
– Relief for rheumatoid Arthritis
– Help prevent colon cancer
– Stops prostate cancer
– Inhibits cancer cell growth and metastases
– Reduces risk of childhood leukaemia
– Protects the cardiovascular system
– Lowers cholesterol
– Protects against Alzheimer’s Disease

Sources:

http://www.imusenvironmentalhealth.org/green-you-life/turmeric-smoothie-makes-a-powerful-antioxidant/

http://wakeup-world.com/2014/02/18/turmeric-smoothie-recipe-a-tasty-and-powerful-antioxidant/

http://livelovefruit.com/mango-turmeric-smoothie-most-powerful-antioxidants/

http://readeat.pl/en/turmeric-smoothie-boost-energy/

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