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Mango Turmeric Green Smoothie

4C110451-9473-41D9-92EE-C31C02F43250I fight inflammation on a regular basis due to my chronic illness. However, working out also helps to keep some of my symptoms at bay. I wanted to create a smoothie that could help support my joint health and fight inflammation. This recipe is nutritious, delicious and very filling!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

Ingredients:
1 cup of cubed frozen mango
1-1.5 cups of spinach
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 frozen banana
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tsp turmeric powder

Directions:
1. In a blender, combine all ingredients.
2. Blend until desired texture is achieved.

 

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Tropical Green Smoothie

This tropical smoothie is a simple and easy way to get your fruits and veggies in the morning! The flavors make me feel like I’m on a beach even when I’m stuck in quarantine!

What you’ll need to get started:

Ingredients

1.5-2 cups spinach (fresh)
1-1.5 cups coconut milk
1/2 frozen banana
1/3 cup frozen tropical fruit mix (I used mango, pineapple, strawberry and papaya)
1/4 cup ice
optional: 1 tbsp chia seeds

Directions

  1. Combine the coconut milk, spinach, frozen banana, frozen tropical fruit, ice (optional: chia seeds) into a blender.
  2. Blend until the smoothie is at desired texture and thickness. If the mixture is too thick, add a little extra coconut milk to thin out the smoothie.

This recipe serves 1.

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