This healthy smoothie is not only delicious--it also boosts your daily dose of anti-inflammatory foods. It starts with a base of creamy gut-friendly kefir and includes cherries, which can lower the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein. Heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds deliver additional anti-inflammatory compounds to the body, while spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals. Fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which preliminary studies suggest may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease if consumed daily.
These smoothies are full of berries, cherries, greens and healthy fats to give an anti-inflammatory boost to your breakfast or snack. There are several flavor combinations, like Berry Banana Cauliflower and Mango Ginger, to help get you out of a smoothie rut.
