Always striving for more fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, I thought outside of the box and came up with this gorgeous concoction. Turmeric and cumin, both from the spice curcumin, are fantastic in combatting inflammation of all kinds, and have been purported to help with everything from head and neck cancers to major depressive disorder. The warming ginger aids digestion and circulation and the black pepper makes the spices more bioavailable. You can use whatever fruit you prefer. Papaya was wonderfully tropical and mild in this. I always aim to have more veggies than fruit, and this combo was so delicious. Enjoy!
Curried Fruit Smoothie
1/2 cucumber
2 celery stalks
1 large carrot
1c. papaya
a small handful of raisins
1 can full fat coconut milk (I like this brand)
1tsp. cumin
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. turmeric
Blend in a vitamix or other high powered blender. Add a little water if you want to thin it out. This is very nutritious and filling and provides 2-3 servings. Sometimes I store some in a jar for later in the day, then whirl it up again with some ice when I need a pick-me-up. Always finish fresh smoothies within 12 hours or so.
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