Anti-Inflammatory Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie

Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme which helps break down protein - so it is known as a digestive enzyme as it helps us break down foods.  Great for people who tend to get indigestion after meals as it lifts the digestive enzymes in our gut needed to break down foods.  Curcumin is the active ingredient in Turmeric, which is know n to reduce inflammation.  These days, pretty much everyone has some kind of inflammation - be that aches and pains, too much sugar or meat, rashes, allergies etc -so we could all do with the anti-inflammatory benefits.  If you need another reason, this is delicious too - Think pine-lime splice!

​Serves 2

• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1 tsp turmeric powder or freshly grated
• 1/2 tbsp chia
• 1 tbsp dessicated /shredded coconut or 2 tbsp fresh coconut
• 1 lime, sliced into quarters (I leave the peel on)
• 1 cup water or coconut water​
• A dash of black pepper (this helps with the absorption of curcumin in turmeric) 

To Make:
​Blend all ingredients together and enjoy! 
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Adapted from Food Matters.