Turmeric Ginger, Hemp Smoothie Recipe: For a Natural Energy Boost
“I’m just keeping the faith. I continue to eat well, take turmeric, cayenne pepper, milk and honey, and exercise my eye muscles frequently.”
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Research shows that the active substance in turmeric, known as curcumin, can control inflammation and help the liver remove toxins and infections we intake through our foods and environment. In addition, adding turmeric to your diet could help prevent diseases like cancer, arthritis, and chronic pain. However, if you are allergic to the spice, eating turmeric may cause a rash, or abdominal pain.
Ginger, or gingerol (the active compound in Ginger) can be used to ease joint pain due to inflammation from arthritis and also as a remedy to alleviate morning sickness during pregnancy, nausea, and motion sickness. Other times it is taken as a supplement to alleviate anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and Alzheimer’s disease. Adding Ginger to your diet could effectively help lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes by improving blood sugar levels to fight off cancer cell growth.
Hemp seeds on the other hand, provide some significant health benefits. For starters, hemp oil is rich in vitamin E, which helps keep your immune system functioning at its best. Adding hemp to your diet is a quick and easy way to get more protein, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids, known for improving heart health by reducing cholesterol and blood pressure. However, hemp seeds are not low on calories. A single 3-tablespoon serving of hemp seeds contains 166 calories. For this reason, proceed with caution by paying attention to your weight and calorie intake. (source)
Here’s a fancy-schmancy infographic for this smoothie with additional nutrition facts and ingredients:
Turmeric Ginger, Hemp Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 teaspoons of powdered turmeric
- 1-inch cubed fresh Ginger
- 2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons of cashew nuts
- 200 milligrams of filtered water
- 100 grams of frozen mango
- 100 grams of frozen pineapple
How to Prepare:
- Blend a banana, Ginger, turmeric, water, hemp seeds, and cashew for about 30 seconds.
- No need to peel the Ginger if it is organic and clean–otherwise, peel it before step one. Add in the frozen fruit, and then blend until creamy.
- Add more water if you want it to be more juice-like. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
- 109 calories
- 5 grams of fat
- 112 milligrams of sodium
- 36 grams of carbohydrates
- 4 grams of dietary fiber
- 36 grams of protein
- 32 grams of sugar
- 8.5 grams of saturated fat
- Vitamin A&C
- 120 milligrams of calcium
- 93 milligrams of potassium
In conclusion, making this smoothies part of your diet may improve your overall health. But it’s also important to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly for a healthy immune system.
So the next time you’re at the grocery store, pick up those ingredients mentioned above to reap the health benefits!
We hope you enjoyed this luscious immune booster smoothies recipe, and we’d love to hear your thoughts (if there’s a comment section) otherwise have a blessed day.
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