u003cbr/u003eMy recommendation: u003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eTurmericu003c/strongu003e: use 1 teaspoon powdered turmeric or one tablespoon of freshly grated turmeric instead.u003cbr/u003eu003cstrongu003eGingeru003c/strongu003e: use one teaspoon of freshly grated ginger in this smoothie or ⅓ teaspoon of ground ginger instead.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003eBut if you are used to the taste of these ancient spices, then feel free to incorporate more than suggested in the recipe. They add a lovely hint of spiciness without overpowering the rest. If you start with the suggested amount in the recipe and feel that it is too strong for your taste, add more plant milku003c/spanu003e, u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003ebanana,u003c/spanu003e or pineappleu003cspan data-preserver-spaces=u0022trueu0022u003e.u003c/spanu003e