Healthy Recipes Drinks Smoothies Fruit Smoothies Anti-Inflammatory Cherry, Beet & Kale Smoothie 5.0 (4) 3 Reviews Kale, cherries and beets team up in this powerful anti-inflammatory smoothie. All three of these fruits and veggies contain unique anti-inflammatory compounds that may help stave off diseases associated with chronic inflammation, including cancer, heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. Using packaged steamed beets is a great shortcut here. If you have cooked beets on hand, use those! The cherries help sweeten the smoothie and add a fruity flavor. If you opt for tart cherries, you can balance the tanginess with a small drizzle of honey or maple syrup. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 8, 2024 Tested by Amanda Holstein Tested by Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Ingredients 1 cup frozen sweet or tart cherries 1 cup packed stemmed and torn curly kale leaves 1/2 cup sliced frozen banana 1/3 cup chopped cooked beets 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk 1/4 cup nonfat vanilla strained (Greek-style) yogurt 1 tablespoon unsalted roasted pistachios or 1 1/2 teaspoons pistachio butter Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional) Directions Place cherries, kale, banana, beets, almond milk, yogurt and pistachios (or pistachio butter) in a blender. Process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Garnish with chopped pistachios, if desired. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless EatingWell.com, January 2024 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 421 Calories 6g Fat 86g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 421 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 86g 31% Dietary Fiber 7g 25% Total Sugars 41g Protein 13g 26% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Vitamin A 362µg Vitamin C 43mg 47% Vitamin D 3µg Vitamin E 4mg 29% Folate 127µg Vitamin K 117µg Sodium 287mg 12% Calcium 592mg 46% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 111mg 26% Potassium 1293mg 28% Zinc 3mg 25% Vitamin B12 1µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved