Avocado Pineapple Smoothie

Because I'm currently dealing with inflammation from my UC, I decided to put a soothing smoothie together.  I tried to use ingredients that will reduce inflammation and aid in digestion.

Avocado helps to keep inflammation under control.  It provides oleic acid which helps the digestive tract absorb nutrients.  

Pineapple has bromelain in it, which is an anti-inflammatory.  Some may not be able to tolerate it because of the sugar content (fructose intolerant). 

Flax seed is said to aid with inflammation and has been used to treat UC.

Barley Grass lowers the amount of inflammatory chemicals in the bowel, balances the water content of bowel content and increases the amount of friendly bacteria in the bowels.

Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and aids in digestion.

Mango is said to combat poor acidity and poor digestion, but may be intolerable to those who are fructose intolerant.


Avocado and Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients
1 avocado (skin and pit removed)
1/2 cup almond or coconut yogurt (I used Mango from SO Delicious Coconut Milk Yogurt)
1 cup fresh pineapple
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup of water (or more or less depending on how thick you like it)
2 Tbsp Flax meal
2 tsp Barley Grass
honey (adjust amount to your sweetness preference)
vanilla extract (1/4 tsp or so)
cinnamon or cardamon (optional)

Combine ingredients in a blender. Blend to combine.
I crush about 5 or 6 ice cubes in my blender and then add the ingredients.