Sweet potatoes are now in season, and it is time to start taking advantage of them. This anti-inflammatory sweet potato pear juice will keep you healthy this holiday season.
Though sweet potatoes are available all year around nowadays, we still prefer seasonal foods, because they taste better. Eating seasonal also helps to support local farmers who work hard at their craft and grow food responsibly.
Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients in this anti-inflammatory sweet potato pear juice.
Chia seeds:
They are high in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, which help reduce disease-causing inflammation. Chia seeds have also shown benefits in lowering cholesterol and boosting energy levels.
Cinnamon:
It is armed with antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. It boosts the immune system, and fights germs and pathogens that cause colds and flu.
Sweet potatoes:
Anthocyanin and other pigments are very important ingredients because of their anti-inflammatory properties. They inhibit the messenger molecules in the body that cause inflammation. One of the major risk factors for serious diseases like heart disease and cancer is inflammation, making anti-inflammatory foods a must.
Directions:
Process the following ingredients in a juicer:
1 sweet potato
1 pear
Stir in the following ingredients into the juiced ingredients:
1 tbsp of chia seeds
1 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 cup of almond milk
1/2 tsp of turmeric
Make sure the ingredients are organic
Enjoy this anti-inflammatory sweet potato pear juice!
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