Name: Ban the Bloat Dandelion-Pineapple Smoothie
Total time: 2 min
Yield: Makes: 1 smoothie
Ingredients: 2 cups (110 g) dandelion greens (about 4 to 6 stems); 1 to 2 cups (240 to 480 ml) water; 1 cup (165 g) fresh or frozen pineapple chunks; 1-inch (2.5 cm) piece ginger (no need to peel); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; ½ to 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (see Note); 1 orange, peeled, separated into segments, and seeds removed

Preparation info

Makes:
1
smoothie

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
5 min

Appears in

The No Meat Athlete Cookbook

By Matt Frazier and Stepfanie Romine

Published 2021

About

Ever feel bloated and sluggish the day (or days) after an extra-long run or race? That swelling is inflammation, and while it’s there to help protect your body as part of your natural defense system, it certainly doesn’t feel good. Enter this smoothie, packed full of nutritious, unusual-but-delicious ingredients designed to help fight inflammation and banish the bloat. (It’s also really good after air travel or an indulgent vacation.)

Dandelions are a natural diuretic, which means t