Carrot Comfort Ice Smoothie – The Healthy Stomach-Soothing Smoothie
Low Acid Rating
Rating – Easy/Medium
The Carrot Comfort Ice Smoothie is a healthy gluten free, dairy free smoothie designed to help you get some of your 5-a-day fruit and veg.
Delicious in taste and easy to drink.
This smoothie has been created specifically for the stomach soothing, antioxidant rich, anti-inflammatory ingredients. A refreshing, revitalising summer smoothie is a must try.
Health Benefits
The properties of the ingredients in this smoothie help reduce stomach issues including irritation and aggravation.
- Carrot: Considered the worlds healthiest food. Improved immunity, and controls heart diseases. Vitamin K rich used to enhances bone health. Carrot juice can also assist in cleansing and detoxifying the liver.
- Banana: Rich in potassium and fibre they may also help in preventing asthmas, high blood pressure, diabetes and digestive problems.
- Pineapple: Rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants. It helps boost the immune system, build strong bones and aid indigestion. Pineapple can also assist in reducing inflammation.
- Turmeric: Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric which has a powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.
- Ginger: Can be used to help treat chronic indigestion, and with it’s anti-inflammatory effects and help with arthritis.
- Lemon: High in Vitamin C, lemons are a natural antibiotic.
Ingredients:
– Half a cup of Carrot Juice
– 1 chopped frozen banana
– 100g Frozen/Fresh Pineapple
– 1 large tbs fresh ginger
– 1 tsp of ground turmeric
– Half of a fresh lemon
– 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
Equipment:
– 1 Cup Measurement
– 1 tbs
– Juicer
– Smoothie mixer
Instructions
Pre-requisites:
1) Chop Banana and pineapple into small chunks and place all ingredients in blender
2) Blend until all chunks are sufficiently blended
3) Enjoy
Total time Estimate: Preparing – 5-6 mins or 10 mins (depending on whether the carrot juice is purchased/pre-made or requires juicing)