Want to feel more energetic and get over that slag? Try this healthy, anti-inflammatory turmeric beetroot smoothie recipe! This is one of the best smoothie recipes you are going to try in a while, it is jammed packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients that your body is going to thank you for.
Beets are amazing, they have soo many benefits and definitely worth adding to your diet on a regular basis. Make sure you read below to find out about the benefits of each ingredient in this smoothie.
Turmeric Beetroot Smoothie Benefits
Turmeric – has an active compound called curcumin which blocks inflammatory molecules such as interleukins and reduces C-reactive protein. Studies show that curcumin as the same effect, if not more powerful as ibuprofen and helps reduce joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.
With that being said, curcumin is poorly absorbed by the body, therefore, black pepper is added to activate and increase absorption.
Beetroot – contains dietary nitrates which is a natural chemical compound that converts into nitric oxide once it enters the body. When consumed regularly, nitric oxide helps widen blood vessels and increase blood flow and oxygen to active muscles.
Studies show that beetroot is a great source of folate, which helps control damage to blood vessels and lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke. Finally, beetroot is also high in an antioxidant called Betalains, which reduces inflammation and cellular oxidative stress.
Ginger – contains a potent bioactive compound called gingerol which provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Research shows that consuming as little as 1-2 grams of ginger daily helps block inflammatory proteins and enzymes, and relieve inflammatory symptoms.
Black Pepper – is added to to turmeric smoothies because it activates curcumin which is the main compound in turmeric. Just a small dash of black pepper can help your body absorb curcumin by 2000%.
Almond Milk – adds a delicious almond flavor to your smoothies, plus it’s low in calories, great for those with lactose intolerance and packed with nutrients. This dairy-free milk is also low in calories, and contains a good amount of vitamin E, D & calcium.
Greek yogurt – is one of my favorite ingredient to add bulk and protein to my smoothies. It is a great source of calcium, protein, and probiotics. Adding probiotic rich foods like Greek yogurt to your diet helps balance gut microbiome, strengthen the immune system, and enhance nutrient absorption.
Turmeric Beetroot Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
- a pinch of black pepper
- 1 inch ginger root
- 1 cup of beetroot (cooked)
- 1/2 cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon of honey (optional)
How To Make Turmeric Beetroot Smoothie
Peel the beetroot and slice it into chunks, put it in a pot and add 1 cup of water, cover it and let it begin to boil on high heat. As soon as it starts to boil, lower the heat and let it simmer until cooked through. This should take around 20 minutes.
Drain the liquid and set it aside to cool. Once cooled, transfer the beetroot into a freezer-safe zip-lock bag and freeze it overnight.
When you are ready to make your smoothie, add all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until extra smooth and creamy, pour into a glass and enjoy.
Turmeric Beetroot Smoothie Nutrition Facts
1 cup of this beetroot turmeric smoothie has | 113 calories | 2.9g total fat | 0.8g saturated fat | 3mg cholesterol | 184mg sodium | 14g total carbs | 2.4g dietary fiber | 10.2g total sugars | 7.5g protein | 1mcg vitamin D | 171mg calcium | 2mg iron | 528mg potassium | These fast are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage
Drinking your beetroot smoothie fresh out of the blender will get you all the benefits and antioxidants. With that being said, if you’re short on time, go ahead and make it overnight. Just make sure you store it in a glass bottle with a lid, close tightly and place it in the fridge.
Note: When pouring the smoothie into the bottle, leave room at the top for expansion.
Variations
There are a ton of other ingredients that goes well with beetroot in smoothies. I sometimes add carrots, apples, and even berries for increased antioxidants and benefits. However, if you decide to use carrots, make sure to steam them with the beetroot using the same process above and freeze them overnight.
You can also add nuts and seeds to increase your protein and healthy fats intake. If you want a thicker, creamier base, throw in half a banana.
Want More Turmeric Smoothie Recipes?
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- Refreshing Chia Seeds Turmeric Smoothie
- Healthy Turmeric Banana Smoothie Recipe
- Healthy Ginger Turmeric Spinach Smoothie
- Healthy Turmeric Ginger Mango Smoothie
- Mango Turmeric Smoothie For Inflammation
Conclusion
As you can see, this turmeric beetroot smoothie recipe is extremely healthy and definitely worth trying! I hope you like the recipe and if you do, make sure to let me know in the comments below. I love hearing from my readers. You can also find me on Pinterest and Facebook for more healthy, low calorie recipes.
