Ever try to make a smoothie with turmeric powder?
This smoothie recipe is gluten-free and packs high nutrient values.
Let’s go ahead to make a turmeric green tea matcha smoothie, great for breakfast or after a home workout!
What Are The Ingredients?
You will need these few easy-to-find ingredients,
* One cup of fresh spinach.
* One cup of almond milk (I like the unsweetened one).
* A quarter or half fresh avocado.
* One medium-sized ripe banana.
* Half teaspoon of green tea matcha powder.
* Half teaspoon of turmeric powder (The ‘star’ here for this recipe).
* One tablespoon of maple syrup or you can use low-carb sweetener if you like.
* A few ice cubes to blend in together (Add as per the smoothie thickness you desired)
Tips:
* Do you know avocado used here in this smoothie recipe is to help the absorption of turmeric?
How To Make It?
1. Get ready for the blender.
2. Put all the ingredients into it and blend well or until you are getting the smooth liquid creamy texture.
Voila! Now go and pour into the glass and ready to serve for one person.
Recipe: (SOURCE)
My Quick Nutrition Facts For This Smoothie Recipe
What is the potential health nutrition in this recipe?
* Turmeric is super rich in anti-inflammatory properties and aid in preventing inflammation and oxidative damage.
A study published in 2003 by the Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine reviewed that a substance in turmeric called ‘curcumin‘ is safe and effective in fighting inflammation, improving memory, potentially reducing back pain due to osteoarthritis, lowering the risk of heart-related diseases, fighting harmful free radicals, and more.
* Green tea matcha. Do you know a cup of matcha tea is equal to 10 cups of brewed green tea? Matcha tea also has over 100 times more antioxidants than regular brewed green tea. Antioxidants are vital in preventing chronic diseases and aging.
Matcha tea is a great source of fiber, chlorophyll, selenium, vitamin C, magnesium, and many more.
Besides being high in antioxidants, matcha tea is also good for detoxification, boosting metabolism, improving concentration and mind’s clarity, and lowering blood cholesterol and sugar glucose levels.
* Spinach are green plants loaded with antioxidants and tonnes of nutrients.
Putting spinach in your regular diet may help to improve eyes sight, prevent potential cancer, reduce your stress, (#Ad)improve digestion, prevent constipation, and control blood pressures level.
A cup (30g) of raw spinach contents are Water 27g, Calories 7, Protein 0.9g, Carbs 1.1g, Fiber 0.7g, and high potassium 167mg. Source data from the USDA.
* Maple syrup is made from the sugary sap of a few species of maple trees, mostly in part of Canada.
If the syrup is taken in the correct amount, may help to reduce inflammation, regulate blood sugar levels, and healthy immune system.
A tablespoon (20g) of natural maple syrup will give you Calcium 20mg, high in potassium 42mg, Carbs 13g, Natural sugar 12g, Magnesium 4.2mg, and Fatty acids 0.0g. For more data on nutrients, visit the USDA
* Bananas are a super healthy source of potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamins B6 & C.
1 medium-sized banana (115g) gives you Calories 89, Protein 1.1g, Carbs 23g, Fiber 2.6g, and Water 75%.
As it is high in potassium and antioxidants, banana helps in regulating normal blood pressure and good heart health.
Very good for the digestive system as banana (especially the unripe ones) contains a good amount of resistant starch and pectin. These dietary fibers are vital for supporting the growth of good gut bacteria.
* Avocado. Absolutely cholesterol-free, gluten-free, high in fiber, and low in sodium.
Do you know that an average size avocado consists of Protein of 2.7g, Carbs of 12g, Fiber of 9.2g, Monounsaturated fat of 21g, and Calories of 227?
I’m sure this delicious smoothie is going to satisfy your appetite and make you crave more the next day.
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To another fantastic exploding Home Workout!
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