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1 cup plain low-fat kefir
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1 cup frozen cherries
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½ cup baby spinach leaves
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¼ cup mashed ripe avocado
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1 tablespoon salted almond butter
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1 (1/2 inch) piece peeled ginger
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1 teaspoon chia seeds, plus more for garnish
Anti Inflammatory Cherry Spinach Smoothie
This healthy smoothie is not only delicious—it also provides anti-inflammatory foods. It starts with a base of creamy gut-friendly kefir and includes cherries, which can lower the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein. Heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds deliver additional anti-inflammatory compounds, while spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals. Fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which preliminary studies suggest may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease if consumed daily.
Nutrition Information
195
Calories
47g
Carbohydrates
26g
Protein
287mg
Potassium
6g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
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