4 Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Ingredients You Should Be Adding For A Better Day

August 16, 2020 by Justine Schwartz

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Sundays can often mean taking the time re-evaluate our diets and do some meal-planning and healthy recipe researching for the week. And we all know that when your body feels better, your mind will follow (and vice versa).

If you have health goals, such as reducing inflammation, and just want to enjoy a delicious smoothie today, look no further than these yummy anti-inflammatory, mood-boosting smoothie recipes:

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Spinach

Research has shown that vitamin K-rich leafy greens such as spinach, kale and collards help inflammation.

Recipe: Clean Green Smoothie

Ingredients: Almond milk, chia seeds, flax seeds, spinach, kale, apple, kiwi, cucumber, peaches or mango

Source: This Celebrate Life

Almonds

A study from the University of Toronto found that eating a healthy diet, including almonds, reduces inflammation.

Recipe: Vanilla Almond Protein Smoothie

Ingredients: water, vanilla protein powder, banana, almond butter, vanilla extract, flax seeds, psyllium husk powder big handful of ice

Source: Elizabeth Rider

Cherries

Studies have shown that cherries can help inhibit oxidative stress and decrease inflammation by suppressing inflammatory proteins.

Recipe: Cherry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients: cherries, banana, almond milk, walnuts, hemp seeds, Ceylon cinnamon, ground cloves

Source: Natalie's Health

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are proven inflammation fighters.

Recipe: Chia Banana Smoothie

Ingredients: Banana, milk, vanilla yogurt, cinnamon, chia seeds

Source: Cook It Real Good

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