Inflammation and Joint Pain Relief Smoothie
Greens and Cherries Inflammation | Joint Pain Relief Smoothie
Inflammation and Joint Pain Relief Smoothie. Fight inflammation from the inside out by focusing on foods that have anti-inflammatory enzymes – foods like tomatoes, olive oil, leafy greens, fruits and berries, citrus, fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids, ginger, garlic and turmeric. More specifically tart cherries, pineapple and lemon as they are super potent in the anti-inflammatory department.
And one of the best and easiest way to ensure you get a few of these foods into your diet is with this Greens and Cherries Inflammation Smoothie highlighted here. It contains inflammation fighting foods and spices, along with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals – you honestly can’t go wrong with this one here. So grab the ingredients and blend it up today – it’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack and your body will seriously thank you
INGREDIENT BENEFITS
Cherries – both sweet and tart cherries contain antioxidants making them one of the top antioxidant-rich foods for reducing inflammation; are also a good source of the nutrient potassium
Spinach – rich is vitamin K which helps curb inflammation
Avocado – a great source of healthy monounsaturated fat and antioxidants, which can dampen your body’s inflammatory response
Apple – lower levels of cholesterol as well as C-reactive protein (CRP), a key marker of inflammation in the blood
Parsley – is high in antioxidant Vitamins A, C and E which help soothe inflammation; is packed with anti-inflammatory properties including flavonoids and carotenoids, which are also antioxidants
Turmeric – is know as an antioxidant; also contains Curcumin which may help reduce inflammation in the body
Chia seeds – contains a high dose of Omega 3 fatty acids, fiber and protein making chia seeds an anti-inflammatory food
Inflammation and Joint Pain Relief Smoothie
thank you Coach Sophia for the recipe base
Ingredients
2 handfuls of Spinach
1/2 Avocado
1/2-1 c Cherries, pitted
1 medium Apple
1/3 c Parsley
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1 tbsp Chia seeds
1/2 c Water
Ice (optional)
Instructions
Place all ingredients into your blender and blend until a smooth consistency