Benefit: Bloat-busting and immunity-boosting

Turmeric has long been used by communities for around 4,000 years for its anti-inflammatory properties. It’s been to soothe digestive systems and calm arthritic joints, with modern lab studies revealing that the root is a “potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antimicrobial and anticancer agent.”

Add onto that the fact that this smoothie has a load of vitamin C from oranges, beta carotene from the carrot and a zingy piece of ginger (a “carminative” – a substance that promotes the elimination of excessive gas from the digestive system), and you’ve got a pretty powerful drink on your hands!

INGREDIENTS

2 oranges, quartered and peeled
1 large carrot, chopped
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled
1 tsp powdered turmeric
1 pinch of black pepper

Image and recipe courtesy of exante.

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