Drinks Smoothies Fruit Smoothies Healthy Avocado Smoothie Recipes Anti-Inflammatory Cherry-Spinach Smoothie 3.9 (10) 10 Reviews This healthy smoothie is not only delicious--it also boosts your daily dose of anti-inflammatory foods. It starts with a base of creamy gut-friendly kefir and includes cherries, which can lower the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein. Heart-healthy fats in avocado, almond butter and chia seeds deliver additional anti-inflammatory compounds to the body, while spinach offers a mix of antioxidants that sweep up harmful free radicals. Fresh ginger adds zing, plus a compound called gingerol, which preliminary studies suggest may improve inflammatory markers of heart disease if consumed daily. By Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 3/4 cups Nutrition Profile: Anti-Inflammatory High-Calcium Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup plain low-fat kefir 1 cup frozen cherries ½ cup baby spinach leaves ¼ cup mashed ripe avocado 1 tablespoon salted almond butter 1 (1/2 inch) piece peeled ginger 1 teaspoon chia seeds, plus more for garnish Directions Place kefir in a blender. Add cherries, spinach, avocado, almond butter, ginger and chia seeds; puree until smooth. Pour into a glass; garnish with more chia seeds, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 410 Calories 20g Fat 47g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 1 3/4 cups Calories 410 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 47g 17% Dietary Fiber 10g 36% Total Sugars 33g Protein 17g 35% Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Vitamin A 3532IU 71% Vitamin C 25mg 27% Folate 92mcg 23% Sodium 169mg 7% Calcium 479mg 37% Iron 3mg 15% Magnesium 141mg 33% Potassium 1163mg 25% 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