Anti Inflammatory Smoothies

Sandy’s Anti-Inflammatory Blend

best to use organic ingredients

1 cup sweet ripe pineapple cut into chunks
1 cup coconut water or just water for less of a sweet drink
1 teaspoon fresh turmeric or 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 small slice of ginger
1 teaspoon super green powders eg. Vital Greens, or Chlorella
1 teaspoon chia seed
handful of almonds (I soak for at least 30 minutes but best for 5 hours) or use 2 TBS almond butter

• Combine and Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Store in glass bottles for 2 days.

Pineapples are a rich source of B group vitamins including thiamine (B1) and B6, which are vital for energy metabolism and nerve function. They also contain the enzyme bromelain, renowned for aiding protein digestion.
Turmeric is rich in curcumin, a phytochemical with potent anti-inflammatory benefits.
Ginger has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and helps stimulate digestion and soothe the digestive tract.
Chia Seeds are high in omega 3 which helps support healthy gut function.

Almonds, contain healthy monounsaturated fats that, eaten in moderation, can lower the risk of heart disease, including heart attack. Studies have found that those who consume more than 150gms of nuts per week had one third fewer heart attacks than those who rarely or never ate nuts. Additionally, just one-quarter cup of almonds contains 45 percent of the Daily Value for both vitamin E and manganese.
almonds contain:
• Monounsaturated fats that help reduce the risk of heart disease
• Protein to provide sustained energy
• Calcium for strong and healthy bones
• Magnesium, which promotes normal blood pressure and healthy metabolism.

Roasting too long may alter and damage the polyunsaturated fats that nuts also contain and that are more vulnerable to oxidation. Oxidized fats account for rancidity, giving nuts, and other foods, an “off” taste and a bad odour reminiscent of oil paint. Rancid oils are pro-inflammatory and carcinogenic. The more the surface of the nut is exposed to air, the more likely it will be to oxidize. Bought Roasted, chopped, and ground nuts go rancid more quickly than whole raw ones.

Soaking nuts. Nutritional inhibitors and toxic substances found in nuts grains and seed may be minimized or eliminated by soaking. These inhibitors and toxic substances are enzyme inhibitors, phytates (phytic acid), polyphenols (tannins), and goitrogens.

I buy raw, unsalted organic nuts and store them in the refrigerator until I need them.