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6 Anti-Inflammatory Smoothies You Should Make This Week To Lose 4 Pounds Fast!

May 20, 2019 by Lisa Cupido
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Ready to lose weight in the most healthy way possible — with smoothies that support your weight loss goals, contain anti-inflammatory ingredients, and provide the perfect snack or breakfast option?

Look no further. Here are six anti-inflammatory smoothies you should make this week to lose four pounds fast.

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turmeric smoothie

Golden Milk Turmeric Smoothie


Few ingredients come close to the spice turmeric when it comes to delivering antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits.


This Golden Milk Turmeric Smoothie contains just four ingredients:


Turmeric

Banana

Frozen mango

Plain kefir

banana orange smoothie

Orange Banana Smoothie


Combining vitamin-rich oranges and potassium-packed bananas, this healthy orange banana smoothie recipe requires just four ingredients and is simple and fast to make — perfect for busy mornings.


You’ll need:


Oranges

Freshly squeezed lime juice

Bananas

Strawberries

cucumber smoothie

Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie


Refreshing, delicious, nutritious, and low in calories, this anti-inflammatory pineapple cucumber smoothie relies on a few additional ingredients than many smoothies, but it’s well worth it.


You’ll need:


Cucumbers

Pineapple

Frozen banana

Light coconut milk

Filtered water

Lime

Spinach or kale

Ice cubes

smoothies

Blueberry Smoothie


Blueberries contain a wealth of antioxidants and the addition of Greek yogurt in this smoothie doesn’t just make it rich and creamy — it provides a probiotic punch that fights inflammation.


Gather the following ingredients:


Apple juice or almond milk

Banana

Frozen blueberries

Vanilla Greek yogurt

Fresh blueberries and mint sprigs

smoothies

Strawberry Smoothie


If strawberries are more your speed, try this 4-ingredient smoothie that contains vitamins, minerals, and fiber (courtesy of chia or flaxseeds).


You’ll need:


Almond milk, unsweetened

Frozen strawberries

Banana

Chia seeds or flaxseeds

cauliflower

Peanut Butter Banana Cauliflower Smoothie


Cauliflower and peanut butter in the same smoothie are a protein-packed combination that provide an abundance of energy, while keeping your carb intake low.


To make this thick and delicious smoothie, gather these ingredients:


Frozen cauliflower florets

Bananas

Unsweetened almond milk

Natural peanut butter

Pure vanilla extract

Author:

Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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