A nutritionist shares the five anti-inflammatory smoothie ingredients to add to your blender in the morning.

They also decrease inflammation in the joints, muscles, and even benefit your eyes.

And nothing goes to waste!

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Here are the five anti-inflammatory ingredients Shapiro recommends adding to your smoothie.

Anti-inflammatory smoothie ingredients to stock up on:

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High amounts are needed for medicinal results so using turmeric powder regularly is important.

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founder and director of Real Nutrition

Smoothies make it easy!

Chia seeds

Not-so-fun fact: Most people dont get enoughomega-3 fatty acidsin their diet, says Shapiro.

However, chia seeds are chock-full of thelongevity-supporting, inflammation-preventing nutrient.

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Avocado

Is there anything the beloved avocado cant do?

Plus, they make smoothies deliciously creamy.

Blueberries

Blueberries contain high amounts of polyphenols, flavonoids, and antioxidants.

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Spinach

We all need more greens in our life, says Shapiro.

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founder and director of Real Nutrition

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