Inflammation Control Smoothie

Smoothie Recipe makes 1 serving (about 12ounces)

1/2 cup blackberries or raspberries (or raspberry nutritional powder)

nb: Raspberries are a safe fruit to eat (when fully washed, or frozen or cooked) in every trimester and in early pregnancy.

1/2 cup of citrus fruit (e.g., tangerine, orange, mandarin, papaya, mango, guava, apricot, nectarine, etc.)

1 large collard green leaf

1/2 inch knob of fresh ginger root

1 Kale leaf

1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds (or 2oz of pomegranate juice)

1-inch knob of fresh turmeric root (or 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric powder)

Water for taste and texture

Place all ingredients into a high powered blender

Pulse a few times, then blend until desired consistency is reached