Inflammation is widely understood to be a major contributor to many chronic health conditions, including arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure and even some cancers, to name just a few. Eating the right foods can go a long way towards preventing, or reversing, chronic inflammation and a carefully assembled smoothie is just about the easiest way to make sure you are getting the right anti-inflammatory nutrients.
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Assembly Guidelines
To make a delicious smoothie, simply combine all the ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You can always add a few ice cubes for a more chilled drink but make sure that your blender is equipped to handle ice. Anti-Oxidant Supreme Smoothie
1 ½ cups dairy-free milk or coconut water
½ cup blueberries
½ avocado
1 teaspoon spirulina or wheatgrass powder (optional)
2 tablespoons raw cacao
1 cup mixed greens
1 handful parsley
Dash of ginger powder
Anti-Inflammatory Spice Smoothie
1 ½ cups dairy-free milk or coconut water
1 scoop plant-based protein powder
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup kale
Dash of turmeric powder
Dash of cinnamon powder
Berry Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
1 ½ dairy-free milk
1 cup blueberries
1 teaspoon raw spirulina
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 cup spinach
Top with 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds