Vibrant’s Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

Avocado and cucumber smoothie in a glass with Straw. Sliced cucumber and halved avocado on table next to glass.

Vibrant’s Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

December 15th, 2021 / Lifestyle Medicine, Recipe & Nutrition

If you like to live an anti-inflammatory lifestyle like I do but you find it hard to fit all the great anti-inflammatory foods nature has to offer into your diet every day, try this delicious and potent smoothie. I’ve thrown together all my favorite anti-inflammatory power foods into one easy morning smoothie. It’s one and done, and it’s a great way to start your day—you and your insides will be calm, cool, and collected.

Some of the most potent anti-inflammatory foods that can go into a smoothie are:

Berries: Use one cup of blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or a combination, fresh or frozen.
A handful of dark leafy greens. Baby spinach and Romaine lettuce are good starter greens because they have the mildest taste, but kale, chard, or collard greens also work.
Your favorite anti-inflammatory herbs and spices: I usually choose a few of the following: a dash of cinnamon; a tablespoon of raw cacao nibs or dark cocoa powder; a slice of fresh ginger, minced; fresh chopped mint leaves; or a pinch of dried turmeric. For a green tea smoothie, you could a teaspoon or so of matcha, which is a great anti-inflammatory.
1 to 2 cups of any unsweetened plant milk, like almond milk.
Optional, but I like to use a scoop of unsweetened protein powder, which adds a protein boost to keep you full longer and turns this smoothie into a filling breakfast or snack choice. Alternatively you could add a tablespoon or two of nut butter.