This Turmeric smoothie recipe combines the best spices and fruits to create the ultimate anti-oxidant recipe. Many of the ingredients in this super tasty drink are said to lower cholesterol, fight cancer, reduce inflammation and offer pain relief properties. How true these claims are is subjective but there’s no doubt that these foods have been used around the world for thousands of years so give it a try and feel the goodness.
Turmeric Smoothie Recipe
- 1 cup coconut or almond milk
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks
- 1 fresh banana
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be doubled if you prefer)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon maca (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
Jut throw all the ingredients into your blender and whisk away. This is a great early morning booster or post workout rejuvenator.
Check Out these Superfood Ingredients
Turmeric
This ancient spice best known for it’s use in curry has been attributed with reducing pain, fighting cancer, protect against skin disease and even helping to repair brain damage.
Coconut Oil
Use cold pressed virgin coconut oil as a cholesterol free and tasty alternative to trans fats. A unique blend of short and medium chain fatty acids attributed to aiding weight loss, reducing hunger and having anti-bacterial properties.
Cinnamon
An aromatic spice extracted from tree bark that is said to reduce inflammation, fight bacteria and even lower blood sugar levels as well as a powerful anti-oxidant.
Ginger
Used as a natural remedy in the far east for thousands of years. Its uses range from reducing nausea to pain relief,
Maca
This ancient Peruvian superfood is said to boost libido, energy levels and is a sources of minerals such as iron, magnesium, selenium, and calcium.
Chia Seeds
From the deserts of Mexico these seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, antioxidants, and calcium. With a mild nutty flavor they are said to suppress a persons appetite as they expand in the stomach.