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Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

This smoothie is like GGMS on "steroids". This "puristy" beverage known as "Nectar of the Treetops" is packed full of powerful antioxidants & phenols from ingredients like strawberries, ginger, turmeric, and amla powder that are high in Vitamin C & have properties known to decrease inflammation, help to lower your blood sugar and also helps metabolize collagen. This is a single-serve recipe and is part of the THM Exclusive Collection.

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This smoothie is like GGMS on "steroids". This "puristy" beverage known as "Nectar of the Treetops" is packed full of powerful antioxidants & phenols from ingredients like strawberries, ginger, turmeric, and amla powder that are high in Vitamin C & have properties known to decrease inflammation, help to lower your blood sugar and also helps metabolize collagen. This is a single-serve recipe.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • fresh ginger (to taste, sliced into pieces)
  • 1 tsp turmeric (turmeric powder or a finger amount of fresh turmeric sliced into pieces)
  • 1/2 tsp amla powder (1/2-1 teaspoon) OR 1 tsp TH Baobab Boost Powder)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 doonk TH Pure Stevia Extract Powder
  • 12 oz low-fat homemade kefir (please see Recipe Notes below for other fuel variations)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Place the frozen strawberries in your blender.
  2. 2
    Add the pieces of fresh ginger, turmeric powder or fresh turmeric, the cinnamon, black pepper,sweetener, amla powder and kefir.
  3. 3
    Blend until smooth.
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Recipe Notes

Intro continued.... You will taste that Vitamin C "zing" & at the same time feel a powerful revving of energy as you enjoy this smoothie, that is both sweet & tart at the same time!

Serving Suggestions:

You can enjoy the Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie with the following recipes below:

  • Home Fermented Kefir
  • Pearl's Simple Kefir

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Fuel Variations:

  • This recipe is FP when using homemade double-fermented kefir.
  • If using store-bought kefir this recipe would be considered an E.
  • If using homemade full-fat kefir, this recipe would need to be enjoyed in S mode.

Be sure to check out the "Kefir" Page in the FAQ Area for updated guidelines on kefir!!

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Health Benefits of Amla Powder (Indian Gooseberry)

  • 100% natural source of food-based vitamin C.
  • Provides antioxidant protection.
  • Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Read it online: https://trimhealthymama.com/recipe/anti-inflammatory-smoothie-fp/