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Ready to lose weight in the most healthy way possible — with smoothies that support your weight loss goals, contain anti-inflammatory ingredients, and provide the perfect snack or breakfast option?
Look no further. Here are six anti-inflammatory smoothies you should make this week to lose four pounds fast.
Few ingredients come close to the spice turmeric when it comes to delivering antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits.
This Golden Milk Turmeric Smoothie contains just four ingredients:
Turmeric
Banana
Frozen mango
Plain kefir
Combining vitamin-rich oranges and potassium-packed bananas, this healthy orange banana smoothie recipe requires just four ingredients and is simple and fast to make — perfect for busy mornings.
You’ll need:
Oranges
Freshly squeezed lime juice
Bananas
Strawberries
Refreshing, delicious, nutritious, and low in calories, this anti-inflammatory pineapple cucumber smoothie relies on a few additional ingredients than many smoothies, but it’s well worth it.
You’ll need:
Cucumbers
Pineapple
Frozen banana
Light coconut milk
Filtered water
Lime
Spinach or kale
Ice cubes
Blueberries contain a wealth of antioxidants and the addition of Greek yogurt in this smoothie doesn’t just make it rich and creamy — it provides a probiotic punch that fights inflammation.
Gather the following ingredients:
Apple juice or almond milk
Banana
Frozen blueberries
Vanilla Greek yogurt
Fresh blueberries and mint sprigs
If strawberries are more your speed, try this 4-ingredient smoothie that contains vitamins, minerals, and fiber (courtesy of chia or flaxseeds).
You’ll need:
Almond milk, unsweetened
Frozen strawberries
Banana
Chia seeds or flaxseeds
Peanut Butter Banana Cauliflower Smoothie
Cauliflower and peanut butter in the same smoothie are a protein-packed combination that provide an abundance of energy, while keeping your carb intake low.
To make this thick and delicious smoothie, gather these ingredients:
Frozen cauliflower florets
Bananas
Unsweetened almond milk
Natural peanut butter
Pure vanilla extract
