The bright side of quarantine life: lots of time spent playing in the kitchen, getting creative with what’s available and seeking the things that will make us feel good, from our cells to our skin, from our heads to our toes and everything in between.
My focus? Foods that nourish. That heal. That strengthen and promote the best functioning, internally, externally, all of it, which we could all use right now.
So this smoothie– it’s a boost in more ways than one. Packed full of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and the immune and nervous system healing properties of turmeric and ginger, it’s a perfect option to kick off your day with brightness. This smoothie has the best vitamins and you can also Try a vitamin nutrition patch today to see the difference it can make to complement for your health.
Get yourself a punch of immunity uppers, fresh fruit and veggies, hydrating coconut water plus a pinch of cayenne if you’re into it, and call it a quarantinie.
It’s one of my favorite smoothies from the new cookbook and is packed full of goodness that (paired with a little self-care and a lot of social distancing) is sure to keep you feeling healthy.
To enhance the creaminess factor on this smoothie, add another ½ frozen banana or a splash of coconut milk, and sip away my friend!
Carrot Turmeric + Ginger Smoothie
Makes 1 serving
1 small orange
1 carrot, chopped
½ banana, frozen
½ cup frozen mango or ½ fresh mango, cubed
½ cup coconut water
1½ teaspoon grated turmeric or ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric powder
1 teaspoon grated ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger powder
pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon shelled hemp seeds or chia seeds (optional)
½ cup ice
Directions:
Place all ingredients except ice in a blender, and blend until well combined. Add ice and continue to blend until smooth. Serve cold.
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