The Spice of Life! Green Goodness Smoothie

I'm just started learning about using various spices for their nutritional benefits. I must say that growing up, I assumed spices were something people had a ton of, barely used, and were only used for flavor. Now in my 30s, with my own spice cabinet, I'm finally starting to figure out which ones enhance the flavor and which ones have the best bang for your health buck!

Not all spices are created equal, either! One should consider purchasing organic over conventional (especially if you desire the nutritional benefits) and look into brands that use non-GMOs.

I plan to replace my conventional spices with brands like Simply Organic or Frontier (both a part of the Frontier family and I'm not getting paid to promote them). I would love to just go out and purchase a whole set of them but as you know, organic is not cheap. One tip I found helpful is to buy organic spices as you need them for a recipe here and there, so eventually you'll have an entirely organic (and non-GMO) spice cabinet! 

One particular spice I've come to love at the moment is Turmeric! It's actually what gives ballpark mustard its deep yellow color! Who knew? Also it's one of the main spices used in Curry powder. It's a natural anti-inflammatory and helps encourage healthy cell growth in your digestive tract and colon, making it a great spice to add for anyone suffering from IBS, IBD, or Crohn's. It's even used to aid in cancer prevention! 

Other than adding it to your meals, try it in your morning smoothie! Add a little extra flare to your taste buds! 

OTM Green Goodness Smoothie Recipe

1-2 handfuls of chopped kale (or spinach)

1 cup of mixed fruit (pineapple, mangos, strawberries, apple)

Half a banana

Tbsp of Chia seeds

Tbsp of Almond Butter

Tbsp of Sunflower seeds

Tbsp of Honey

Tsp of TURMERIC

1/2 cup Almond Milk

1/4 cup Good Belly Probiotic 

Blend all ingredients together. I add Apple Juice as needed until I have a smooth, liquid-y consistency!

Makes approx. 3 cups so share it with someone you love!