Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie

Name: Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup plain low-fat kefir; 1 cup frozen cherries; 0.5 cup baby spinach leaves; 0.25 cup mashed ripe avocado; 1 tablespoon salted almond butter; 1 (1/2 inch) piece peeled ginger; 1 teaspoon chia seeds, plus more for garnish

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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.

By Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

1

Yield:

1 3/4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 cup plain low-fat kefir
1 cup frozen cherries
½ cup baby spinach leaves
¼ cup mashed ripe avocado
1 tablespoon salted almond butter
1 (1/2 inch) piece peeled ginger
1 teaspoon chia seeds, plus more for garnish

Directions

Place kefir in a blender. Add cherries, spinach, avocado, almond butter, ginger and chia seeds; puree until smooth. Pour into a glass; garnish with more chia seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

410	Calories
20g	Fat
47g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 410
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 10g	36%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 17g	35%
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Vitamin A 3532IU	71%
Vitamin C 25mg	27%
Folate 92mcg	23%
Sodium 169mg	7%
Calcium 479mg	37%
Iron 3mg	15%
Magnesium 141mg	33%
Potassium 1163mg	25%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.