Pineapple & Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
RACHEL MORROW
So you've read about the health benefits of turmeric , but you're not sure how you can use it? Here's a smoothie recipe that uses it in the most refreshing way while offering a host of health benefits!
Turmeric would have to be one of Mother Nature's best gifts! With uses from detoxing the body, lowering inflammation and supporting a healthy immune system.
Pineapples contain the digestive enzyme bromelain, a natural enzyme that supports the digestive system in breaking down and absorbing nutrients from the food we eat.
Serves:
1
Yield:
2 cups
Preparation time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
none
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder or freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
- 1/2 lime, peeled
- 1 cup water or coconut water
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1 pinch black pepper
Method
- Juice all the ingredients together and enjoy straight away!
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Alongside being a qualified nutritionist and our social media guru, Rachel is Food Matters’ Recipe Developer. She’s forever dreaming up and developing new recipes for the community to enjoy.