Here is a great recipe for natural inflammation relief for the joints, lungs, bowels etc. Been reading studies and reports about the Corona Virus (Covid-19) and anti-inflammatory OTC (over the counter) medicines, so wanted to provide something that could be a benefit-- again USING FOOD AS MEDICINE!

Makes 1 serving (about 12 ounces)

Ingredients

∎ 1⁄2 cup blackberries or black raspberries (or 1 tablespoon black raspberry nutritional powder)
∎ 1⁄2 cup citrus or tropical fruit (e.g., tangerine, orange, mandarin, papaya, mango, guava, apricot, nectarine, etc.)
∎ 1 large collard green leaf
∎ 1⁄2-inch knob ginger root, fresh
∎ 1 leaves kale, large
∎ 1⁄2 cup pomegranate seeds (or 2 ounces pomegranate juice)
∎ 1-inch knob turmeric root, fresh (or 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric)
∎ Water, for taste and texture
Directions 1. Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender. Pulse blender a few times, then blend until desired consistency is reached

​Now a warning- seeds are not for those with Crohns disease or other similar GI ailments. Please be aware of what is being advised out there and ingest what is safe for you. There are a lot of "snake oil" salesmen out there right now-- research and be sure before you use anything out of the norm. ​

Brain Smoothie

Makes 1 serving (about 12 ounces)

Ingredients 
 cup blueberries
½ cup Concord grapes
1 cup dark leafy greens (e.g., arugula, collard, kale, spinach, etc.)
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (varieties such as pique, coratina, koroneiki, etc.) ½ to 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground n 1 medium orange, peeled (optional)

Directions

​1. Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender. Pulse blender a few times, then blend until desired consistency is reached.

Smoothies can be a great complement to your food plan and can help to make ‘food as medicine’ delicious and nutritious. Basic guidelines for building smoothies are below. You will find examples from each category from which to choose when building your smoothie. Your healthcare provider may also indicate specific recommendations for you, or may direct you to one of the condition-specific recipes included in this handout. Add the ingredients in the order suggested below, and blend all ingredients until your smoothie is the right consistency for you.

1/4 cup ice cubes (optional)
1–2 tablespoons ground flax
2 tablespoons protein
1-2 cups whole vegetables
1/2 cup fruit
2–4 ounces unsweetened juice (optional)
4–6 ounces base liquid (optional)

Base Liquids Brew one quart of strong tea to use as a base for your smoothies. Base liquids can be made from different herb combinations, either from commercially-available tea bags or home-brewed from bulk herbs. When using bulk teas and herbs, simmer herbs in two quarts of hot water for 10-15 minutes, then cover and turn off the stove. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before straining and discarding the loose tea. Use the herb tea mixes indicated below. 

Ashwaganda root, powdered – 1 T                       Lemon balm leaf – 2 T 
Cinnamon (fresh), ground – ½ t                            Rosemary (fresh), chopped – 1 T  
Elder berries, dried – 2 T                                        Slippery elm bark, powdered – 1 T 
Green tea, loose – 4 T                                              Turmeric (fresh), ground – 1 t  
Hawthorne, dried – 2 T                                           White willow bark – 2 T

Base Liquids (cont.) When using commercially-available teas, brew as directed and let the tea steep 10-15 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes, before discarding the bag. Examples of brands you might choose include Good Earth, Mighty Leaf, Numi, Pukka, Traditional Medicinals, Tulsi, and Yogi. Use the type of teas indicated below. 

Green tea                 Nettle tea                           Licorice tea                                Other

Once your tea and herb mixture is brewed, place 4 to 6 ounces of the mixture in a blender. Store the remaining liquid in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.

Juices Choose an unsweetened, pure 100% fruit juice. Place 2 to 4 ounces of the chilled juice in the blender. Examples of juices to use are: 

Cranberry juice              Pomegranate juice                Dark cherry juice        
Purple grape juice         Orange juice                            Other

Fruit Add ½ cup of unsweetened fruit (preferably organic) to the blender. Avoid processed fruits containing added sugars, sweeteners, or syrups. Types of fruits to include are:

Apple (or unsweetened applesauce)          Peach               Banana                Pear 
Berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries,   Pineapple   strawberries, etc.)        
Mango                      Melon            Other

Vegetables Next, add a cup of any seasonal leafy greens or other whole vegetables of your choice. Types of vegetables to include are: 

Avocado       Mint leaves       Beets   Zucchini   Cucumber       Other  
Dark leafy greens (chard, kale, spinach, etc.)

Protein Add to the blender one of the following sources of protein:  

Protein powder (e.g., Pro-greens, Whey powder – 2 T,UltraClear Plus, UltraInflamX, MediClear,   Whole oats, soaked overnight in milk (almond, dairy,    UltraMeal, etc.) – 1 scoop         soy, etc.)
½ c  Nut butter (almond, cashew, etc.) 
1 T   Yogurt or kefir (soy or dairy) 
½ c   Soy powder – 2 T     
Other

Flax Seeds Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds (or flax meal) to the blender. Store extra ground flax seed or flax meal in fridge for up to 3 to 4 weeks.
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Ice Add ¼ cup of crushed ice to the blender if you like your smoothie cold.

Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup of ice
½ avocado
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 large handful of mint leaves (or to taste)
local raw honey or maple syrup or Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) to taste

*** Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth
Have been making this for a while now. It’s very good and yummy. I am not thrilled with honey in it and maple syrup makes it to sweet so I go with something in between these.. however that’s me. Furthermore, my spouse likes more mint than I. Our daughter isn’t thrilled no matter what.
by Cook eat Paleo- www.cookeatpaleo.com/healthy-shamrock-shake-recipe/