Turmeric Smoothie Recipe Makes A Delicious & Powerful Antioxidant

The best way to start your day is with this awesome smoothie that will give you a great energy boost and is full of antioxidants. It will be a great benefit to your health because of the great effects of turmeric.

The Benefits of Turmeric

You’ve probably heard about turmeric as the spice commonly used in Indian cuisine. The active compound curcumin is known to have a wide range of medicinal benefits including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumour, antibacterial, and antiviral activities. In India, turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for stomach and liver ailments. Turmeric can also be used topically to heal sores due to its antimicrobial properties.

Turmeric Smoothie Recipe:

Try to use organic products as much as possible. Also try not to substitute actual milk for hemp or coconut milk. If you need, you can try almond milk as well.

• 1 cup hemp or coconut milk
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks
• 1 fresh banana
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (can be increased to 1 tsp)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon maca (optional)

Add all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. Try to drink this smoothie in the morning before you have anything to eat. It’s a solid way to start your day and pack your body full of antioxidants.

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Watermelon Detox Smoothie For Cleansing Your Body, Boosting Your Immune System And Improving Your Well-being

I love when the summer approaches and some fruits actually remind you of summer. Watermelon is a miraculous, super tasty summer fruit which is full with a lot of nutrients.

First asset of the watermelon is that is delicious! I don`t know a person that can remain indifferent to this piece of heaven, it feels like it melts in your mouth and refreshes your whole organism.

There are many ways in which you can consume watermelon. We are all know how beneficial are raw fruits and veggies for us, and you know what the awesome part is?

Watermelon is extremely cheap during its season and it provides us with a lot of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for a low amount of calories, so take advantage of it as much as you can because believe me you can get fed up with it.

Additionally, making juices and smoothies is just the same as eating it raw. Healthily produced smoothies and juices without sugar or any other additives, contain the same percentage of vitamins as raw watermelon.

Now, let`s briefly talk about the nutritional value of this fruit. Watermelon is full with electrolytes and water, which is perfect for hydration during boiling summer days. Also Watermelon is rich with A vitamin, famous for beating oral and cavity cancer and also a potent antioxidant. It also contains a considerable amount of B1, B2 vitamin and C vitamin. So, do you still have doubts about preparing this smoothie? I don`t think so!

Ingredients:

• Cup Green Grapes
• Cups of Watermelon
• 1/4 cup water (or sub for raw coconut water)
• 1-2 limes, peeled & deseeded
• pinch of cayenne

Instructions:

I know that you can be skeptic about the cayenne, but thrust me in this smoothie it gives a perfect spice to the rest of the ingredients. It is better first to blend the watermelon, the green grapes, the limes and the cayenne, in that way they will be even and after that pour the water. The rest is up to you, decorating by taste, you can also add Himalayan salt for flavor, but those are only few touches which depend from person to person.

5 Extraordinary facts about this smoothie:

1. Watermelons: cleanse your body, help you get rid of the old wastes in your body and boost your metabolism.
2. Green grapes: rich with minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, they help you look younger and healthier.
3. Limes: powerful sources of C vitamin (even more than lemon), they boost your immune system and improve your wellbeing.
4. Cayenne: helps digestion, detox your body, anti-bacterial and helps your immune system.
5. Water: like suggested you can choose coconut water or I sometimes choose mineral water (if you are fan of fizzy drinks), helps you stay hydrated and in combination with the watermelon, it is great for detox of your whole body. You will feel like you have hit the refresh button.

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Ginger Beetroot Detox Smoothie

I Have a new appreciation for beets after I grew them in our garden this year. Not only are they super easy to grow, they also bring amazing flavor to the table along with tons of health benefits. Their versatility shouldn’t be underestimated either! Roasting is one of the most popular ways to prepare them, but have you tried them in a smoothie? Delicious flavor set aside, beet smoothies can give your body a boost in eliminating toxins. My nutrient dense Ginger Beet Detox Smoothie has 6 powerful cleansing ingredients. It’s a smoothie that I enjoy regularly, to help strengthen my body and protect it from everyday environmental toxins.

What It’s Good For

Beets have been shown to protect the liver from toxins. Batalain is a compound in beets that has been known to help reduce the effects of gamma radiation.

Leafy Greens such as spinach contains chlorophyll, which boosts the digestive track to eliminate toxins. The fiber contained in the greens helps cleanse the colon.

Ginger helps to boost the metabolism, which in turn helps the body to flush out toxins.

Strawberries have certain antioxidants which help fight carcinogens and also have anti-aging properties.

Apples contain pectin which is a type of fiber that can aid the body in removing food preservatives and metals.

Banana aid digestion and help balance friendly bacteria in the gut.

Ginger Beetroot Detox Smoothie

Serves – 1

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic beet juice
• 1 teaspoon organic ginger root, minced
• 1 cup organic baby spinach
• 1 cup organic strawberries
• 1 organic apple cored and cut into pieces
• 1/2 of an organic banana
• 6 ice cubes

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender, and process until consistency is smooth.
Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy!

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Amazingly Delicious Smoothie to Beat Bloating

Uncomfortable and even embarrassing, bloating is a serious problem that more and more people are experiencing every day.

If your stomach is so swollen than you can’t button up the pants as you used to, then you are one of those having problems with bloating. This condition is caused by excess gas in the intestines.

A key factor in reducing intestinal gas and bloating is keeping food moving through the digestive process as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Food that sits in the stomach or intestines for too long can create a feeling of constant fullness and bloating or  it can also lead to food that has not been fully digested entering the colon where it will ferment and produce excess gas and cause bloating.

Wrong eating habits, imbalance of hormones and certain foods can contribute a great deal to the appearance of bloating.

You should avoid eating large quantity of beans due to the presence of certain sugars that some people can’t digest appropriately. Also limit the intake of cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts which are high in sulfur compounds and aggravate the bloating.

Onions, asparagus, potatoes, corn, mushrooms and artichokes are also on the list of ingredients that often trigger belly bloat so you should be careful when you consume them.

Eating too fast can also worsen bloating problem due to swallowing too much air when you eat. That is the reason you should eat and chew the food slowly and be careful not to bite off more than you can actually chew.

Increasing the water intake can do wonders for you and help you alleviate bloating. The same is the case with physical activity, meaning that even a ten-minute quick walk can help you relieve bloating and make you feel better.

Fight belly bloat by regularly consuming foods rich in dietary fiber which will help move everything through the intestines more quickly. This will prevent constipation and contribute to regular defecation.

Berries, pineapples, mint and almonds are well worth eating as part of the anti-bloat diet. Try introducing them regularly on your menu and successfully fight bloating.

Prepare this amazingly delicious smoothie, balance your belly bloat and prevent flatulence.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• 8 mint leaves

Instructions:

Combine the ingredients in a blender and process the mixture until silky smooth. Pour in glasses and serve immediately.

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Drink This Avocado Green Smoothie For Glowing Skin And Healthy Joints

Every time I think of avocado, all that comes to my mind is healthy fats!  I often compare it to nuts, because these two are essential sources of fats for our diet.

The creamy and buttery texture of avocados is full of nutrients, such as: vitamins C, E, K and B6, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, potassium, beta-carotene, lutein and omega-3.

This never ending line of nutrients in avocado, keeps your body healthy, by fighting the following diseases: heart problems, macular degeneration, osteoporosis, cancer, depression, indigestion and chronic diseases.

Therefore, it would be great to incorporate this amazing fruit into our morning smoothie which will show its nutritious results on the biggest organ in your body- your skin. It is so important to have an elastic and glowing skin, because that is the perfect sign that everything is well with our inner organs and health.

However, the four key nutrients in avocado that directly give you a better complexion are in fact: vitamin C -because of its antioxidant properties; vitamin E – which reduces the UVA and UVB radiation from skin exposure to sun; carotenoids – it improves skin thickness, density and tone; the monosaturated fatty acids – the omega-9 fats, such as the oleic acid regenerate damaged skin and also reduce any skin inflammation, redness or irritation;

On the other hand, those same nutrients will keep your joints healthy because they prevent pro-inflammatory prostaglandin E2 synthesis with the connective tissue and prevent rheumatoid arthritis.

So, here we offer you an avocado smoothie recipe which will provide you those benefits:
You will need the following ingredients to prepare your smoothie:

• 2 chopped sticks of celery
• 2 pitted dates
• 1 peeled and chopped orange
• ¼ cup of avocado (approximately ½ a large avocado)
• 1 peeled and chopped lime
• 4 leaves of chopped lettuce
• 1 tbsp of chopped fresh basil
• 2 cups of water (or more, if necessary)

Instructions:

We recommend you to buy organic ingredients in order to get the most out of your smoothie. Then wash and prepare (peel and chop) all the ingredients.

If the dates are hard, soak them for 5 to 10 minutes in water and drain them before use. Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend them together until you get a homogenous content. If the content is too thick, you can add water according to your choice. Drink the smoothie in the morning as an addition or replacement to your breakfast.

Enjoy your avocado smoothie!

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Chocolate & Kale – Smoothie Against Osteoporosis And Boosts Your Immunity

This is ideal for starting the day or an afternoon snack. Besides being tasty, kale is very helpful for your health, especially your bones.

It affects the bones in a way that it strengthens them and makes them more resistant to fractures and lumps. Consume this smoothie daily and it will help you improve your health.
It is recommended for people with osteoporosis problems.

Ingredients:

• 1 large banana
• A few leaves of fresh kale
• 2 dates without bones
• 1 cup of blueberries
• 2-3 cubes of dark chocolate
• 5 ice cubes
• 1 ½ cups water

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in a blender and mix them until the mixture becomes homogeneous. Drink it immediately, with smaller sips. This amount is enough for a one-person-meal.

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A Glass of This Green Smoothie Will Make Migraine Headache Go Away

If you or someone close to you is suffering from constant migraines that have been interfering with the normal functioning and causing a lot of troubles, then here is green smoothie recipe that offers headache relief and reduces the tension you feel.

Those who haven’t experienced it, probably can’t understand how much unbearable and exhausting migraine headache cane be. More than 40 million people in the USA suffer from this mind bending pain and that is the reason we suggest a recipe to alleviate this serious health condition.

Only a glass of this smoothie recipe will help in the natural treatment of migraine in a way that it will relieve the tension causing the problem and make you feel a lot more relaxed and healthier. The recipe is guaranteed to make you feel better soon no matter how severe is your migraine headache.

This tasty smoothie combines some of the best anti-migraine foods to help you get headache-free  and stress-free life.

It’s almost impossible to function when migraine headache attacks, but don’t miss more work or school – aid and possibly prevent a migraine headache with this green smoothie recipe.

Also make sure you cut back on salt, step up your magnesium intake, choose low GI foods, follow a low-fat diet, but don’t skip omega 3-fatty acids, eat foods that deliver coenzyme Q10 and increase your vitamin B2 intake.

Include some of the best foods for curing headache, prepare this drink and get rid of the frustrating migraine and reduce stress effectively. This natural remedy has been touted to cure a more intensive migraine so recommend it to all people suffering from this serious everyday problem.

Serving Size: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 kiwi
• a handful of spinach
• 1 banana
• 1 tsp. grated ginger
• 1/4 cup broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions:

Combine the ingredients in a blender and process everything well until smooth enough. If you like the smoothie thinner, just increase the amount of water.
Drink immediately.

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Delicious Kiwi Smoothie that Will Make You Feel Good

We all want to feel good, don’t we? Although the feeling of well-being depends on several circumstances, yet introduction of certain foods in your diet can significantly increase the chances for feeling great.

The key ingredients for good mood are foods that abound with Vitamin C. This triggers all hormones associated with the feeling of happiness and personal satisfaction.

Kiwi and oranges are an excellent source of phytonutrients which are responsible for DNA protection. They provide all the essential vitamins and minerals necessary for proper functioning of vital organs. They also serve as a solid ground for good mood and satisfactory health condition.

Recent studies conducted in Italy show that regular consumption of kiwi and citrus fruits offers full protection of the body and substantially improves overall health reducing the risk for strokes and heart diseases.  Moreover they are considered to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and prevent free radical damage within the body.

If you have a low immunity, now it is a perfect time to consider substituting immunity booster supplements with natural immunity booster ingredients.

You will experience more joyful moments as you decrease the intake of processed food and increase the consumption of fresh food rich in fiber.

Banana is another necessary fresh component that reflects your wish for great pleasure. Being rich in Vitamin B, it enhances brain power, boost memory and successfully fights depression.

You can prepare this easy recipe for members of your family or whoever comes to visit you. It serves well as late evening meal or as a healthy choice for morning breakfast that gives you tons of energy. It consists of only three ingredients so it would be useful recipe for those who are very busy and are running behind the schedule.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 kiwi
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 banana

Instructions:

To prepare this simple recipe, just place the three ingredients in a blender and blend until you get irresistible creamy smoothie. Pour is glasses, garnish with orange and kiwi slices and serve immediately.

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The Anti-Aging Coconut Turmeric Smoothie

Drink yourself beautiful with this one! Packed with ingredients are known to keep your complexion glowing!

Turmeric would have to be one of Mother Nature’s best anti-aging gifts! With uses from detoxing the body, lower inflammation and supporting a healthy immune system.

The combination of coconut oil and chia seeds will help to assist your body in naturally building collagen, which will keep your skin supple and your complexion glowing!

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.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup diced pineapple
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tsp ground turmeric (or freshly grated)
• 2 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy!

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