Almond Butter Green Smoothie for Inflammation

Inflammation Relief with an Almond Butter Green Smoothie

Almond Butter Green Smoothie for Inflammation. Fight inflammation from the inside out by focusing on foods that have anti-inflammatory enzymes – foods like tomatoes, olive oil, leafy greens, fruits and berries, citrus, fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids, ginger, garlic and turmeric. More specifically tart cherries, pineapple and lemon as they are super potent in the anti-inflammatory department.

And one of the best and easiest way to ensure you get a few of these foods into your diet is with a smoothie and/or juice highlighted here. They contain inflammation fighting foods and spices, along with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals – you honestly can’t go wrong with a smoothie. So blend one up today. They’re perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack and your body will seriously thank you

Almond Butter – contains a good sources of vitamin E, which reduces inflammation and the risk of heart disease
Almond Milk – contains vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce inflammation
Banana – are a great source of the super-protective compounds kaempferol and quercetin, of which both of these compounds are known to protect cells and reduce inflammation
Spinach – rich is vitamin K that helps curb inflammation
Cinnamon – this spice and its antioxidants have potent anti-inflammatory properties
Nutmeg – is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds called monoterpenes, including sabinene, terpineol, and pinene.
Flaxseed – just 2 tbls of flaxseed contains more than 140% daily value of the inflammation-reducing omega-3 fatty acids and more lignans, a cancer-fighting plant chemical, than any other plant food on the planet

Almond Butter Green Smoothie
thank you paindoctor for the recipe

Ingredients
½ c Almond Milk
2 tbls Almond Butter
1 Banana
2 c Spinach leaves
½ tsp ground Cinnamon
Pinch of ground Nutmeg
1 tbls ground Flaxseed or Chia seeds

Instructions
Place all ingredients into your blender and blend until a smooth consistency