Learn the best pop in of alt milk for making antioxidant-rich green smoothies as anti-inflammatory as possible.

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Why?

Plus, we share three easy coconut milk green smoothie recipes to whirl up tomorrow morning… or immediately.

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Lutein is a pigment that is found in many foods, including egg yolks, avocado, and spinach.

Consumption of lutein is linked to eye-health benefits and brain-health benefits.

One way to get more of this eye-health-boosting antioxidant?

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Pair it with the rightaka synergisticingredients.

Fat can help the body absorb lutein.

But this isnt exactly new news.

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Previous data by the same researchers showed thatdairy fatcanimprove the lutein contentin spinach smoothies, saus Manaker.

Meanwhile, soymilk with and without additives significantlyreducedlutein liberation by 40 percent and 61 percent, respectively.

Although the research presented is promising, Manaker says any form of veggie intake is good in her book.

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Spinach smoothies are typically packed with fruits, veggies, and other nutrient-packed foods, she says.

If youre an almond milk lover or an oat milk aficionado, Manaker says to have at it.

3 easy green smoothie recipes packed with antioxidants

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Get the recipe:Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

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Get the recipe:Tropical Green Smoothie

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Avocado green smoothie

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