29.11.2021
health
This wellness smoothie is packed with nourishing ingredients like fresh ginger, turmeric root, spinach, pineapple, banana and black pepper. This perfect immune boosting smoothie is great for digestion, packs anti-inflammatories and tastes delicious!
Banana: Packed with healthy carbs and potassium.
Pineapple: Includes a natural enzyme called bromelain, which is wonderful for preventing inflammation and helping poor digestive issues.
Spinach: An extra dose of fiber, vitamins and nutrients.
Ginger root: Helps with digestive issues, reducing inflammation and even pain.
Fresh turmeric root: Used for thousands of years as a medicinal herb. Benefits of turmeric range from increasing antioxidant absorption to even preventing cancer. Turmeric also happens to contain a compound called curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory.
Black pepper: Helps with turmeric absorption.
Milk or Milk substitute: Coconut milk has been a favourite of mine, it also gives the smoothie an exotic twist.
2. Sunny Immunity Bowl (Serves 1).
In a blender, puree coconut milk, mango, avocado, orange, lime juice, turmeric, and ice until smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with strawberries, goji berries, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.
½ cup coconut milk ¾ cup frozen mango ¼ small avocado ½ orange, peeled Squeeze of lime juice 1 tsp ground turmeric, or a 1-inch piece fresh turmeric root A few ice cubes Toppings: sliced strawberries, goji berries, chia seeds, and coconut flakes