The Anti–Inflammatory Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup water
1 banana (select a very ripe one)
½ inch-thick slice of pineapple, diced (including the core)
1 tablespoon fresh turmeric root, peeled and diced (or ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder)
1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (i.e., raw honey)
1 tiny pinch cayenne powder (or a tiny piece of a fresh pepper)

Directions:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Contributed by:
Craig Sommers (RawFoodsBible.com)
Craig was told by his doctor, and also a registered dietitian, that his slow-moving bowels, poor memory, short temper, and other problems he was experiencing were not related to his diet. However, cutting out processed foods, animal products, and eating mostly raw foods caused his symptoms to vanish. Craig is now a naturopathic doctor, author, and raw food consultant.

The Anti–Inflammatory Smoothie Recipe

What Is Turmeric Root?

Many people are familiar with turmeric in its powdered form. The yellow-orange Asian spice is used in curries to color and flavor foods and also as a nutritional supplement. It contains curcumin, an important anti-inflammatory
nutrient. Fresh turmeric root can be obtained at Indian markets. It closely resembles its cousin, ginger root, yet is bright orange inside.