Anti-Inflammatory Frozen Watermelon Pineapple Smoothie

Summer melons are some absolute favorite fruits! Watermelon, Sharlyn, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Casaba, Lemon Drop, Crenshaw, and

Canary, the choices are endless. There is something about the juicy texture and sweet flavor of melons that is so satisfying especially on a hot day.

Since it’s all about making tasty recipes that offer health benefits to the body, I put together a fantastic frozen watermelon pineapple smoothie that will help you fight chronic inflammation and quench your thirst at the same time! Juicy red watermelon, pineapple, orange, coconut milk, coconut water, ginger, and turmeric come together to create a delectable frozen smoothie that will have you wanting more!

Red Watermelon

Ripe red watermelon is a wonderful fruit to eat to protect your body against the effects of chronic inflammation. Watermelon is high in vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene, and lycopene which are key antioxidants that protect the body against cell damage and the effects of chronic inflammation.

Pineapple

Pineapple has a special enzyme called bromelain which helps promote healthy digestion by breaking down protein. Bromelain is also a potent anti-inflammatory that protects your body from the effects of chronic inflammation.

Turmeric

Turmeric is a rhizome that can be eaten fresh or dried and ground into a powder. It’s a very popular spice especially in Indian cuisine. Turmeric is one of the top choices for fighting inflammation and cleansing the blood. Turmeric’s potent health benefits are due to the presence of the antioxidant curcumin which has been widely studied and praised for its beneficial properties. Reduction of inflammation and pure blood helps keep you healthy and energized.

Coconut Water & Coconut Milk

Coconut water and coconut milk are two favorite beverages to use for hydration and health. Coconut water is an isotonic beverage that is an excellent source of potassium, calcium, and magnesium which are important electrolytes that replenish and keep your body hydrated. Staying hydrated especially in hot weather keeps you healthy and full of energy. Coconut water also contains B vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, and antioxidants. Coconut milk contains important medium chain fatty acids that have potent anti-inflammatory properties along with helping protect the body against free radical damage.

Ginger

Ginger is a rhizome that has a slightly spicy flavor that pairs well with melons. Ginger contains high amounts of potassium and is a potent anti-inflammatory due to the presence of gingerol.

Important Note      

If you are eating really healthy foods but still having issues with your health and chronic inflammation, you need to find out if you have sensitivities or intolerances to the foods you’re eating. The foods which we put into our body on a daily basis can either help protect against sickness, inflammation, and aging or increase it.

That’s why it’s important for everyone to make food and lifestyle choices that enhance your health. The Alcat test is a very reliable way to find out exactly what foods, food additives, medicinal herbs, functional foods, food colorings, molds, and chemicals you have sensitivities to so you can eliminate them from your life and start to feel better. Feel free to contact us if you want to learn more about this wonderful test.

I hope that you enjoy this fantastic whole foods smoothie and make it often so you can stay healthy and inflammation free!

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