
Pumpkin smoothie
If you're looking for a delicious and, above all, healthy drink, don't miss the recipe for making a pumpkin smoothie. A concentrate of aroma and well-being, rich in antioxidants such as turmeric, and activators like ginger.
A little secret — black pepper, which not only adds a particularly sharp taste to the drink but also helps with the absorption of curcumin found in turmeric root.
Benefits of pumpkin
Pumpkin is a low-calorie vegetable, ideal for those who want to maintain their figure and youthful skin, as it is rich in water and has a low content of fats and proteins. The flesh of pumpkin is rich in vitamins A, C, and carotenoids, and also contains a large amount of minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium, which are beneficial for women's health and well-being.
Benefits of turmeric
Turmeric is a root known for its antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-arthritis properties, and is an excellent natural anti-inflammatory remedy.
You can make an excellent herbal tea from turmeric that is especially beneficial in the winter. It's very easy to prepare. You need to boil some water, then add 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of honey, a few drops of lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper. This delicious drink can be consumed up to 3 cups a day and will protect you from seasonal colds, rheumatism, poor digestion, and coughs. You can consume it hot in the winter months and cold in the summer.
But now we come to the preparation of the drink, which is best consumed immediately after preparation to maintain its beneficial properties.
Preparation time: 15 minutes.
Caloric content: 79 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.
Ingredients

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To prepare the smoothie you will need:
- pumpkin – 300 g;
- ginger – 1 piece;
- star anise – 3 stars (or a tablespoon of anise seeds);
- turmeric – 1 teaspoon;
- lemon juice – 1 tsp;
- apple flesh – 250 g;
- pepper – 1 pinch;
- water – 200 ml.






