The Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie You Should Start Drinking To Get Rid Of Belly Fat For Good

Ginger Man Smoothie

Ingredients: 

½ cup frozen strawberries
¼ frozen banana
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
Dash of ground pepper
1 scoop plain plant-based protein powder
Water to blend (optional)

Nutrition Info:

264 calories / 5 g fat / 26 g carbs / 6 g fiber / 11 g sugar / 29 g protein

The smoothie gets its anti-inflammatory effects from ginger, which is the main ingredient. "Ginger packs high levels of health-boosting phytonutrients," Zinczenko says.

Strawberries are another key player in this recipe. Zinczenko notes that studies show strawberries have been linked to lower abdominal fat accumulation. "While there are studies linking nearly every kind of fruit to some sort of health benefit, the most evidence tends to pile up around fruits that are red or reddish, like purple or orange fruits," he says.

Not a fan of ginger? No worries--Zinczenko has plenty of other recipes and tips to help you make the perfect fat-burning smoothie that adheres to your palette. When making a smoothie, he says that the ones that have a "cool red or purple hue" are the recipes that will deliver the most antioxidants and fight-fighting fiber.

Another tip is to make sure that you're blending and consuming every edible part of the fruits and vegetables you're adding to your smoothie. "The rough stuff is what makes it good. And third, juices lack fat and protein; without these crucial elements, you’re getting no fat-burning, metabolism-boosting benefits," he continues.

What are some of your favorite smoothie recipes? Let us know in the comments below!