Pineapple Banana Pina Colada Smoothie Recipe With Turmeric, Coconut Oil and Chia Seeds

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Drink yourself beautiful with this one! This smoothie is packed with ingredients that are known to benefit you from the inside out. Plus, it’s got the flair of a Pina Colada without all the calories.

The Truth Behind the Cocktail

While it might look cute with its mini umbrella, don’t be deceived; the popular summer cocktail typically contains 650 calories. That’s more than a Big Mac!

What’s more, some have reported experiencing stomach pain after drinking such sugary alcoholic drinks.

Dan Pashman, creator and host of the food podcast, The Sporkful, said the following in an interview about fruity cocktails: “Not only are they not super natural, many are made with a mix that’s full of chemicals and artificial sweeteners. But on top of that, all that ice – they’re huge. You don’t need a drink that large. By the time you get to the bottom, they’re half-melted anyway and then you’re just really drinking watery syrup. They’re just too much.”

A Healthy Alternative

There are many benefits to saying “no” to alcohol. A reduction in your caloric intake is one of the more notable ones. But just because you might not experience the “buzz”, it doesn’t mean you can’t feel on top. This Coconut Turmeric Smoothie is guaranteed to leave you feeling fresh.

In this recipe, the combination of coconut oil and chia seeds will help to assist your body in naturally building collagen, which will keep your skin supple and your complexion glowing! Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which has been found to be an effective treatment against acne.

In addition, turmeric would have to be one of Mother Nature’s best anti-aging gifts! With uses from detoxing the body, lowering inflammation and supporting a healthy immune system.

Pineapples contain the digestive enzyme bromelain, a natural enzyme that supports the digestive system in breaking down and absorbing nutrients from the food we eat.

Together, these ingredients make for a smoothie that heals gut inflammation with pineapples being rich in digestive enzymes and turmeric’s ability to reduce inflammation. Moreover, banana is high in fibre and a prebiotic that feeds good gut bacteria. As well, chia is super high in fibre too.

When you learn to get creative, you can make healthy versions of just about all your favorite foods and beverages that not only taste good, but provide you with numerous health benefits.