Turmeric, with its distinctly brilliant orange-yellow pigment, contributes to this smoothie’s golden hue. It also contains beneficial anti-oxidant compounds that, taken consistently over time, can help tame inflammation.

Golden Glow Smoothie
Adapted from Clear Skin from Within by Dr. Trevor Cates

1 cup organic unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup unsweetened organic coconut flakes
1/3 cup fresh mango (or frozen)
2 pitted dates
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon organic unrefined coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon dried maca (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 cup chilled mineral water, like Pellegrino OR 1/4 ice cubes made from filtered water

Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender or Nutribullet. Blend until smooth. Enjoy chilled.