The Cha-Cha Anti-inflammatory Smoothie that Tastes Good

anti-inflammatory smoothie with beets and pineapple
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Anti-inflammatory Smoothie with Beets and Pineapple

The Cha-Cha Anti-inflammatory Smoothie that Tastes Good. 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 ways to ensure you get a few of these foods into your diet is with this Cha-Cha Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie with Beets and Pineapple highlighted here. It contains inflammation-fighting foods and spices, along with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals – you honestly can’t go wrong with a smoothie. So blend this one up today. It’s also perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack and your body will seriously thank you

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Beets – are packed with anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, vulgaxanthin, betanin, and isobetanin. The phytonutrients inhibit the enzymes into letting your cells know to flame up, which is normally a healthy and protective action
Almond Milk – contains vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce inflammation
Apple – lower levels of cholesterol as well as C-reactive protein (CRP), a key marker of inflammation in the blood
Pineapple – contains fiber, potassium, vitamin C; and bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme known for its anti-inflammatory properties
Yogurt – high in protein and probiotics, that help reduce inflammation; also contains vitamin D for calcium
Chia Seeds – contains a high dose of Omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein making chia seeds an anti-inflammatory food
Chaga – are high in antioxidants so they naturally reduce inflammation, lower blood sugar, reduce blood pressure, and alleviate arthritis; are rich in fiber and essential nutrients, including vitamin D, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and calcium; inflammation
Flaxseed – just 2 tablespoons 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


The Cha-Cha Anti-inflammatory Smoothie that Tastes Good

Ingredients
1 c Almond milk
1 Apple
1 c Beets, chopped
2 rounds of fresh Pineapple
1/2 c Greek Yogurt
1 tsp Chaga Powder
1 tsp Chia Seeds
1 tsp Flaxseed

Instructions
If using a high-powered blender– place all ingredients into your blender and blend until a smooth consistency. If using a regular blender – first steam the chopped beets for 10 minutes, no longer than that or they will lose their beneficial qualities. Then add all the ingredients into your blender and blend until a smooth consistency.

anti-inflammatory smoothie with beets and pineapple

Let me know what you think.  Are you looking for other smoothie recipes?  Visit our SMOOTHIE & JUICING page for more delicious blends.  Ciao 🙂

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GROWING YOUR OWN INGREDIENTS FOR THE RECIPES?

If you’d like to always have the ingredients on hand and at your fingertips when you need them, click on the links below for articles giving you detailed information on how to grow the ingredients in your garden. No more running out to the store when you’re missing ingredients for a recipe AND no more being in the dark when it comes to knowing where the produce was grown and if pesticides were used. HAPPY GARDENING 🙂

BEETS – HOW TO PLANT, GROW, AND WHEN TO HARVEST

HOW TO GROW APPLES – THE EASY WAY



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