Smoothies are an incredible way to pack a ton of nutrients you should be eating into one frothy, delicious, meal in a cup. An anti-inflammatory smoothie is chock full of all kinds of ingredients that will help your body heal from the inside out.
A good anti-inflammatory smoothie will also contain a lot of superfoods, which are also powerhouses and beef up your bodies natural ability to detect and flush out toxins and other infections.
Not super sure what the superfoods are? Here’s a great article on the 16 Superfoods That Are Worthy of the Title.
Oh, and good news, if you’ve got kids – these are kid-friendly, too, so you can pat yourself on the back for supercharging your kids health and immune system with a mother load of antioxidants. Go you.
Why Drink An Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie?
Well, if you have an autoimmune disease, an injury, or other health issue, it’s important to fight inflammation in your body.
Here’s a great post about inflammation and how it can even make it hard to lose weight.
Bottom line: it’s really important to reduce inflammation as much as you can – and how you eat plays a huge role in that. You can eat real foods, too, to help your body do this. You can do this with anti-inflammatory foods, the smoothie recipes below, supplementing with turmeric and other anti-inflammatory supplements and more. This can seem like a long list and you might be wondering how you’ll find time to get all of those things on your plate in a day.
I feel you. That’s why you’re gonna blend ’em up, baby!
The 10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Recipes:
Here you go, boss. The 10 best anti-inflammatory smoothie recipes on the internet. The easiest way to know you’re getting all the good stuff in your body, so you can start feeling better.
1. My Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Smoothie Recipe:
This is my own creation, inspired by a local health bar I was going to often and plunking down $9 a drink at. I added in some of my additional anti-inflammatory faves to make it even more of a powerhouse. Plus, I swap things in and out as they are in season or if my body needs them.
Here’s the link to the full recipe. It’s muy delicioso! Try it!
2. Even More Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Recipes:
Here are the other smoothie recipes I make all the time! There’s a ton of resources here to make you an anti-inflammatory smoothie pro!
- Simple Green Smoothies: Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie & Foods That Fight Inflammation
- Food Babe: The Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie That Will Heal You From The Inside Out
- Pain Doctor: 15 Easy, Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Recipes For Your Summer
- Well and good: 10 Turmeric Smoothies To Glow Up Your Body and Your Instagram
- Green Blender: Inflammation Fighting Smoothie Recipes
- Hello Glow: 6 Inflammation Fighting Smoothies + Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Add to Your Diet
- Beauty Bites: 5 Minute Anti-Inflammatory Berry Smoothie
- Lexis Clean Kitchen: Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Freezer Packs
- 24 Carrot Kitchen: How To Make The Best Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
- Minimalist Baker: Carrot Ginger Turmeric Smoothie
You’ll notice a theme as you start clicking through these. That’s because there is a good list of solid ingredients proven to fight inflammation, such as: greens, berries, turmeric, ginger, and more.
Tips For Making The Best Smoothie:
It may seem simple – just throw a bunch of food in the blender and mix.
But, once you get started, you’ll see that there is a little finesse required to making the perfect superfood smoothie that you (and your kids) will actually drink.
If you’ve ever added a little too much turmeric or hemp seeds, you know what I’m talking about.
So, before you start making smoothies, you’ll want to do a couple of things:
- Make sure you have a blender powerful enough to smooth out all those ingredients. Nobody wants to have to chew their smoothie. #TrueStory
- Have a recipe in mind to reach a desired goal
- Have all ingredients on hand, fresh, and ready to go
This is not the time to go rogue. Especially is you’re a smoothie newbie. Start with a plan, friends.
Eventually, you’ll be able to riff a little with your ingredients – but the perfect smoothie takes a little practice.
The Best Blenders for Smoothies:
There are a lot of options here, based on price point and what works best for you.
Affordable:
This blender, for example, makes one big smoothie, comes with a cool mini-ice cube tray, and has great reviews on Amazon!
Mid-Range:
Personally, I have this blender. It’s pricey, so I asked for it as a gift. That was a brilliant idea, because I use it pretty much every day, for everything from smoothies to blender pancakes #yum.
Also, I am a real stickler for smooth, even consistencies with my smoothies. So, there’s that.
Elite:
This one is a fan favorite, always has incredible reviews, and often goes on sale.
Great, now you have a blender. What’s next?
Blend It Up, Baby
The time has come. You have everything you need all set out like you’re the host of your own cooking show. And you’re going to make your superfood smoothie and it’s going to be DELICIOUS.
Here is my fool-proof method for getting my smoothies perfectly smooth and well-mixed – every time.
My secret: it all comes down to the order of your ingredients.
Step 1: Liquids
Start with your liquids. How much is up to your preference and recipe. Some people like it so thick they need a spoon. For me, I like smoothies easily drinkable through a straw with no chunks. If you’re on my side of the fence – you’ll need at least 12 oz. of whatever liquid you’re using.
Step 2: Add-Ins
Now is the time to put in the chia seeds, hemp seeds, veggie powder, protein powder, collagen with pea protein, spirulina, or whatever else you are doing to supercharge your smoothie.
You’re going to blend your smoothie on low for about 20 seconds to let these all mix together.
Step 3: Add Your Greens
If you’re using greens, now is the time to blend them in. Some people throw them all in with the other ingredients on top – but again – I’m a huge stickler for smoooooth smoothies. I blend them up separately.
When it looks nice and smooth and green, move on.
Step 4: Add The Rest
Add the rest of your ingredients now.
You may want to hold off on honey or sweeteners until the end, in case it is sweet enough for you.
Step 5: Drink It Real Good
You’re done. Taste test to make sure you don’t need to add in a little honey or maple syrup. Or half a banana. Pour. Drink. Feel great.
4. Wait – Don’t Go!
While you’re slirping your superfood powerhouse – take the time to decide what you’ll do with the leftovers.
- For example, leftover banana can be frozen in bags to make your next smoothie extra delicious.
- You can even get super organized and divide up the ingredients into separate servings for quick smoothie making – like How Sweet Eats does in this post.
- Another way to save those leafy greens, since they spoil super fast – is to take what is left and turn it into ice cubes!
WHAT?!?! Leafy Green Ice Cubes?
I know, this is a total game-changer, folks. A TOTAL game-changer.
But, I learned this years ago after several bags of spinach went rancid before I could use it up.
Once I started doing this, I reduced so much food waste and that #SavesMoney #SavesTime
Yeehaw, am I right?
You really don’t need a recipe for this – just throw in the greens you have left, add a little water or coconut water, blend. Pour into silicone ice cube trays for easy removal and freeze.
Once they’re frozen, you can take them out and put them in little ziploc bags if you like.
- Here’s a detailed recipe from Gimme Some Oven if you need visual aids and exact amounts #guilty
- Or, another one from Ninja Kitchen.
Silicone ice cube trays make it easy to pop them out and super easy to clean. I like these:
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Bom-diggity. You just made the perfect smoothie. How excited are you?
Cheers, dahling, you’re about to show your health who’s boss. (Hint: it’s you. You’re the boss).
I would love to go into more detail on any of these things if you are interested or have questions. Just let me know in the comments below. We’re all friends here, this is a safe space.
Drink up, friends!
To our health,
E
I have been checking out many of your posts and it’s nice stuff. I will definitely bookmark your website.
Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you’ve found something of value here.
I wonder what this tastes like. Can’t wait to try this one. Thanks a lot for posting!
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You’re welcome! We love our smoothies around here. Hope you find one you like, too!
Hi my name is Sera and I have fibromyalgia and osteoporosis. I would like a recipe for a smoothie that would combat these two situations, if you have one. I would appreciate it greatly and would like to get started asap. Thanks, Sera
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Hi Sera! I’m sorry to hear you are struggling with these issues – I can imagine that you’re probably in a great deal of daily pain. I do share a lot of my tips for how I combat inflammation and chronic pain on the blog, so please feel free to check it out. For smoothies, I would say my favorite recipe for the turmeric smoothie (tastes great) would be the best place to start: https://www.ispyfabulous.com/turmeric-smoothie-recipe/. Also, these are the supplements I take everyday for inflammation, maybe one or two of these would be helpful to you: https://www.ispyfabulous.com/supplements-for-inflammation/. Also, starting pilates has been transformative for me. Here’s a post where I share more: https://www.ispyfabulous.com/pilates-benefits/. Thanks for reading!