Coconut Turmeric Smoothie

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	5 minutes	Total Time	5 minutes
Servings	2	Cost Per Serving	$2.50

2 cups	Mango or Pineapple, fresh or frozen
1 whole	Ripe Banana
1 cup	Coconut Milk
1/2 cup	Plain Fat free Yogurt
1 tbsp	Ginger, grated
1 tsp	Turmeric, (fresh or ground)
2 tbsp	Honey (optional)

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Turmeric is a yellow spice used in Indian curries. It contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory compound that is being studied as a possible addition to chemotherapy treatments for fighting cancer. In animal studies, turmeric and curcumin stopped tumour growth in head and neck cancers, breast, liver, colon and prostate cancers.
There are some studies that suggest curcumin could interfere with cancer treatments. It's best to include turmeric in cooking but avoid taking curcumin supplements during treatment.
Turmeric may play a role in preventing Alzheimer's disease. This spice has compounds that block the formation of plaques in the brain. It may also help prevent and manage inflammation and pain in arthritis.