What Is Really Good For You? Do Your Research!

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When trying to live and practice a healthier life, it is easy to be misled on what is good for you and what is not by what you may see on the Internet or social media. It is important to make sure you are getting your facts from a reliable place.

There are many ingredients that are amazing to add into your diet and provide major health benefits that aren’t just fads!

Turmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. This ingredient shows to have major benefits for your body and brain.
·      Turmeric contains bioactive compounds with powerful medicinal properties, anti-inflammatory effects and a very strong antioxidant. The main reason antioxidants are so beneficial is because they protect our bodies from free radicals.
·      Turmeric boosts brain-derived neurotropic factors in which are linked to improved brain function and lower risk of brain disease.
·      Turmeric lowers your risk of heart disease and has beneficial effects on several factors known to play a role in heart disease.

Ginger is another powerful ingredient that contains Gingerol, a substance with powerful medicinal properties.
·      Ginger can treat many forms of nausea and morning sickness.
·      Ginger may reduce muscle pain and soreness.
·      Ginger can help treat indigestion.
·      Ginger powder can significantly reduce menstrual pain.
·      Ginger can lower cholesterol levels.
·      The active ingredient in ginger can help to fight off infections.

You can easily incorporate these two amazing, health beneficial ingredients into your diet by adding them into smoothies! See below for a couple of recipes…

Carrot Ginger Turmeric Smoothie:
A 7 ingredient anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting smoothie that is perfect for breakfast or a snack!
 
1 large ripe banana, frozen
1 cup of fresh pineapple
½ tbsp. fresh ginger
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
½ cup carrot juice
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Turmeric Ginger Smoothie with Coconut Oil:
A powerful, antioxidant filled 6 ingredient smoothie.

1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. coconut oil
2 tbsp. pure honey
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. chia seeds
1 cup of ice (optional)

Mango Ginger Turmeric Smoothie:
A delicious, nutrient-packed smoothie that makes the perfect breakfast!

¾ cup mango
¼ cup oats
¼ cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
½ inch piece of ginger
½ tsp ground turmeric
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
3-4 ice cubes
honey to taste




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