Try my delicious anti-inflammatory endo smoothie! This is a fabulous smoothie for any inflammatory condition such as arthritis or eczema, but this smoothie was created specifically with the very painful inflammatory disease endometriosis in mind. March is also Endometriosis Awareness Month, a cause very near and dear to my heart. So get out there and wear yellow this month in support of the 176 million women and girls worldwide who suffer from this disease.
Pineapple and papaya both contain natural anti-inflammatory enzymes (bromelain and papain respectively) and vitamin C. Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids and soluble fibre and ginger contains the potent anti-inflammatory compound gingerol and soothes digestive complaints. For more information about endometriosis, please check out the Endometriosis Research Center, The Center for Endometriosis Care or Endopaedia.
*Hot tip for the guys- papaya is not just good for the ladies. It is a good source of lycopene, a carotenoid that can help protect against prostate cancer, heart disease and some degenerative eye diseases.
Erin’s Anti-inflammatory Endo Smoothie
1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
1 cup fresh papaya
1-2Tb raw chia seeds
1-2 tsp freshly grated ginger (to taste) 1 tsp fresh turmeric juice or Turmeric Powder
1/2 tsp Ground Vanilla Bean Powder
1 cup filtered water or coconut milk (to desired consistency)
Optional- 1/4-1 cup baby spinach leaves or any other favorite green to boost the nutrition content and anti-inflammatory power. Cr adding a teaspoon of your favorite superfood powder to add even more antioxidant power.
Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy in a high-speed blender. Serve immediately and enjoy. Makes 1 meal-sized or 2 snack sized smoothies.
How did this endo smoothie turn out for you? Let us know in the comments below and on Facebook- we love hearing from you!
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Thank you for this post, as a fellow endo sufferer I appreciate it so much! I have noticed such a difference in my days since I started making this every morning. Pain has went to curling up crying in bed to managing to get through most of the days this week! And.. two added bonus.. my skin has completely cleared up AND it tastes delicious!
I am so glad that you are feeling so much better in just days, and have glowing skin to boot! It really is a great anti-inflammatory recipe.
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Thank you! I’m so glad you love this recipe!
Hi,
I just made this (didn’t have vanilla powder but found some on Amazon coming this week)
It taste great and I’m confident it will help my symptoms. I’ll take daily or so as I love the ingredients listed and always have them around. The overall suffering from endo is life-altering and simply painful. I’ve tried almost everything short of surgery. I just know there’s a natural treatment out there, and I’m hopeful this eases my pain. Any relief will be a God send.
I’ll let you know how it goes.
Thank you.
Ann
I’m so glad this turned out for you; it is definitely yummy with or without the vanilla bean powder. I really hope it helps you! ❤
Would it be okay to make the smoothie with vanilla extract instead of powder?
Hi Rachel, yes, you can definitely use vanilla extract (alcohol-free, if possible) instead of vanilla bean powder, if you tolerate it. I find that that vanilla bean powder has better flavor and that vanilla extract in smoothies gives me headaches, so I prefer to use the powder. Please let me know how it turns out for you! <3
I can’t wait to try this every morning!! Can I use less pineapple (or substitute it with something else) as pineapple gives me awful heartburn. Thanks!
Please let me know how it turns out for you Julia! Yes, you can totally use less pineapple or skip it completely. Mango or blueberries could be a great antioxidant-rich alternative.