Tropical Carrot + Ginger + Turmeric Smoothie

With green smoothies being all the rage lately, we thought you might appreciate something a little more…orange!

This delicious and nutrient-packed smoothie delivers a hefty dose of anti-oxidants, natural anti-inflammatories, and essential fatty acids that serve to assist your body’s recovery from Structural Shifts in the spine.

Here are some of the incredible benefits from the main ingredients:

• Carrot // Beta carotene-packed, antioxidant- and Vitamin A-rich, vision booster, free radical fighter (source)
• Turmeric // Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich, battles conditions from bruises to IBD to toothaches, free radical-fighter, lowers cholesterol (source)
• Ginger // stomach soother, immune booster, infection fighter, anti-inflammatory powerhouse (source)

Try out this great recipe that we found from Bon Appetite

Tropical Carrot, Ginger, And Turmeric Smoothie

(A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies)

SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS

1 blood or navel orange, peel and white pith removed
1 large carrot, scrubbed, coarsely chopped
½ cup frozen mango chunks
⅔ cup coconut water
1 tablespoon shelled raw hemp seeds
¾ teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
1½ teaspoons finely grated peeled turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of kosher salt

Using smoothie or ice crush setting, purée orange, carrot, mango, coconut water, hemp seeds, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and ½ cup ice in a blender until smooth.

ENJOY!