Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

We are halfway into March and it sure is beginning to feel like SPRING.  I love all the seasons but Spring is my favorite.  There is something amazing about nature budding up and blooming after remaining dormant all winter.  It signifies rebirth, energy, and cleansing for me.

I notice in March that I begin to really clean and declutter in all aspects of life.  My clothes closet makes a transition, the yard gets cleaned up, and frankly so does my diet!   I begin to eat lighter as more vegetables (and particularly leafy greens) are in season and I crave a minimalist approach to my nutrition.  I find smoothies are something I crave once again as the weather is warming and they sit lightly on my system.

The Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie is an absolute favorite at Kitchen Shift.  And for good reason.  Its ingredients are clean and fresh tasting.  It is packed with anti-inflammatory foods like citrus, ginger, and turmeric.  This leaves an interesting dichotomy of heat and cool- which is exactly what we experience with the weather in SPRING!

This smoothie also calls for my favorite protein powder by The Clean Program called The Daily Shake.  It is a plant-based protein powder and has a really smooth finish.  The Vanilla flavor is what I use in this recipe and it definitely leaves a little “beachy” vibe coupled with the pineapple and orange. 

OK- let’s get to the recipe!  Be sure and let me know if you try this!

Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

 Ingredients:

1 orange (I love the cara cara varietal)

1/3 cup frozen pineapple

2 scoops vanilla Daily Shake protein powder

1 tsp turmeric (I love the Clean Program fermented turmeric powder)

1 tsp fresh ginger root

1 tsp cinnamon

16 ounces Califia toasted coconut almond milk

Ice

Instructions:

In a high-powered blender,  combine all ingredients.  Blend on high and serve immediately.

CHEERS to SPRING AND NEW CLEAN BEGINNINGS AFTER A CRAZY PAST YEAR!

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