Packed with superfoods like cherries, hemp seeds, ginger, turmeric, and kale, this healthy and delicious smoothie will help keep inflammation at bay!
There was a time in my life where the only smoothie I craved was one with bloobs, cacao, and avocado. It was creamy. It was chocolatey. It was oh so slurpable. It embodied all my wildest smoothie dreams.
Then it got warm outside. All the sudden all my body wanted was tropical-ness. Ginger. Pineapple. Coconut water. Oh my! My taste buds have taken me on many smoothie journeys, but this current blend gets me all hot and bothered each and every morning. It’s just creamy enough from the hemp seeds yet totally light, refreshing, and invigorating from all the other ingredients.
Before we have a chat about this superstar lineup and just how anti-inflammatory they are in their own right, lettuce define inflammation. Inflammation happens when our immune systems attacks a foreign substance in the body, like chemicals or invading microbes. But wait—this is a good thing!
The not-so-protective kind happens from lifestyle factors like poor diet and smoking, which produce free radicals. Antioxidant-packed foods like berries, leafy greens, turmeric, ginger, nuts, and seeds can help combat the inflammatory disease process and actually prevent illness by neutralizing free radicals. That’s right—the free radical damage that causes so many of the diseases that plague our generation (cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.) can be reduced by some of our favorite plant foods!
Let’s begin with kale. First, it’s a great source of vitamin K, which plays a key role in bone health and regulation of the body’s inflammatory process. One cup of these lovely leaves provides 10% of the recommended daily amount of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids.
Ginger gives this smoothie a delish zingy flavor. Its functional compounds known as gingerols, shogaol, and paradols help reduce the formation of free radicals and prevent the formation of pro-inflammatory cytokines. So scientific!
Turmeric is a highly anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory root thanks to its active compound curcumin. Secret!! Black peppers helps to activate curcumin, so I always add a pinch whenever I use turmeric. You won’t taste it, I swear!
Bee tee dubs, if fresh ginger and turmeric intimidate you, don’t let them! I bought a knob (about the length of a finger) of each at my local Kroger. It cost less than a dollar and prep couldn’t be easier. Just give it a rinse, chop off a little knob for a smoothie (I don’t even peel it), and you’re golden. Literally. If you’re still intimidates you, just use the dried kind from your spice cabinet. I won’t tell.
Now onto the seedies. Bob’s Red Mill is a brand that’s near and dear to my heart, and their hearty (pun intended) hemp seeds have a staple in my diet ever for years now. I love that they’re neutral in flavor and add that perfect touch of creaminess to smoothies thanks to those heart-healthy fats. Did you know hemp seeds are actually the highest protein seeds? It’s no surprise that they’re one of my go-to options for clients when it comes to quick ways to boost protein and healthy fats. Sprinkle ’em on toast, salad, oatmeal, yogurt…you name it!
Hip, hip, horray! I mean hemp.
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Anti-Inflammatory Cherry Pineapple Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Smoothie
Description
Packed with superfoods like cherries, hemp seed, ginger, turmeric, and kale, this healthy and delicious smoothie will help keep inflammation at bay!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 3/4 cup frozen cherries
- 1 tbsp Bob’s Red Mill hulled hemp seed hearts
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 cup kale (or spinach)
- Small knob of fresh ginger (or 1/4 tsp dried ginger)
- Small knob of fresh turmeric (or 1/4 tsp dried turmeric)
- 1 pitted medjool date (optional for sweetness)*
- 1 scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder (optional used vanila Vega Protein + Greens)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Notes
*omit date if using sweetened protein powder
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Great recipe!!
I just try it , I love the ginger fresh taste !
Nothing as having healthy habits and a stress-less life.
All the best !!
★★★★★
Great recipe!!
I just try it , I love the ginger fresh taste !
Nothing as having healthy habits and a stress-less life.
All the best !!
★★★★★
This was awesome! I actually didn’t know that you didn’t have to peel the ginger or turmeric. (Thankyou…sick of yellow fingers and counter! ) Anywho..had all the ingredients except the vanilla protein powder. (Only had plain and cookies and cream) So, I used the cookies and cream and holy moly…so yummy. Loved it! Thankyou for sharing. I wonder how many or how often one would have to drink something like this to fight off inflammation or reduce it? I have a lot of arthritis in my hands, knees and hips. I just had a hip replaced last summer and I’m only 57!! Ugh! Anyways..will give this a try on a regular basis. Thanks again!
Awesome! I’m so glad you liked it, Colleen 🙂 I’m not sure about how often you’d have to drink it, but I do know that the more anti-inflammatory plant foods you consume, the better. Go ginger and turmeric!
This was awesome! I actually didn’t know that you didn’t have to peel the ginger or turmeric. (Thankyou…sick of yellow fingers and counter! ) Anywho..had all the ingredients except the vanilla protein powder. (Only had plain and cookies and cream) So, I used the cookies and cream and holy moly…so yummy. Loved it! Thankyou for sharing. I wonder how many or how often one would have to drink something like this to fight off inflammation or reduce it? I have a lot of arthritis in my hands, knees and hips. I just had a hip replaced last summer and I’m only 57!! Ugh! Anyways..will give this a try on a regular basis. Thanks again!
Awesome! I’m so glad you liked it, Colleen 🙂 I’m not sure about how often you’d have to drink it, but I do know that the more anti-inflammatory plant foods you consume, the better. Go ginger and turmeric!
Love pineapple and cherries. Fresh ginger is so good for digestion. Ginger is also excellent for migraines.
Love pineapple and cherries. Fresh ginger is so good for digestion. Ginger is also excellent for migraines.
I love adding fresh ginger and turmeric to smoothies, gives it a right fresh kick 🙂
This looks super refreshing lady!
I love adding fresh ginger and turmeric to smoothies, gives it a right fresh kick 🙂
This looks super refreshing lady!
I can’t get enough cherries and pineapple right now so I am digging this combo! I am glad you don’t peel your ginger. Sometimes I get lazy and don’t feel like it either.
I just give it a quick rinse and chop off a hunk! Easy peasy 🙂
I can’t get enough cherries and pineapple right now so I am digging this combo! I am glad you don’t peel your ginger. Sometimes I get lazy and don’t feel like it either.
I just give it a quick rinse and chop off a hunk! Easy peasy 🙂
cherry-pineapple sounds like an amazing combo! I totally need to make this, pinned 🙂
cherry-pineapple sounds like an amazing combo! I totally need to make this, pinned 🙂