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Sundays can often mean taking the time re-evaluate our diets and do some meal-planning and healthy recipe researching for the week. And we all know that when your body feels better, your mind will follow (and vice versa).
If you have health goals, such as reducing inflammation, and just want to enjoy a delicious smoothie today, look no further than these yummy anti-inflammatory, mood-boosting smoothie recipes:
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Spinach
Research has shown that vitamin K-rich leafy greens such as spinach, kale and collards help inflammation.
Recipe: Clean Green Smoothie
Ingredients: Almond milk, chia seeds, flax seeds, spinach, kale, apple, kiwi, cucumber, peaches or mango
Source: This Celebrate Life
Almonds
A study from the University of Toronto found that eating a healthy diet, including almonds, reduces inflammation.
Recipe: Vanilla Almond Protein Smoothie
Ingredients: water, vanilla protein powder, banana, almond butter, vanilla extract, flax seeds, psyllium husk powder big handful of ice
Source: Elizabeth Rider
Cherries
Studies have shown that cherries can help inhibit oxidative stress and decrease inflammation by suppressing inflammatory proteins.
Recipe: Cherry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients: cherries, banana, almond milk, walnuts, hemp seeds, Ceylon cinnamon, ground cloves
Source: Natalie's Health
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are proven inflammation fighters.
Recipe: Chia Banana Smoothie
Ingredients: Banana, milk, vanilla yogurt, cinnamon, chia seeds
Source: Cook It Real Good
