Pain in the joints, legs, and spine is a common problem that affects many people, especially as they age. These issues can be caused by a number of factors, including inflammation, injury, and degenerative conditions such as arthritis. While there are many treatments available to address these issues, some people prefer to take a more natural approach. One way to do this is by incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your diet, such as the ingredients found in this proven anti-inflammatory smoothie.
This smoothie is packed with nutrients and ingredients that can help reduce inflammation in the body, which can in turn alleviate pain and discomfort in the joints, legs, and spine. Here's how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 1- inch raw ginger root
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 cups of pineapples
- 2 pears
- a pinch of turmeric
- 1 orange
- a dash of black pepper
Instructions:
You should peel the ginger, orange, and lemon, and core and slice the pears and pineapples. Then, blend all ingredients in a food processor on high speed.
You can consume it right away. It can be kept in the fridge for max 3-5 days. Make sure you use a food processor instead of a juicer, as it will not filter the dietary fiber as waste.
Actually, the high fiber content in this smoothie lowers C- reactive protein (CRP) in the blood, a marker of inflammation which causes diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Health benefits
Orange
Leg pain may often be caused by potassium and calcium deficiencies. The
body needs high amounts of vitamin C to preserve the health of joints
and fight off inflammations, especially in the case of osteoarthritis
(OA).
Turmeric
The Journal of Alternative Complementary Medicine published a study in 2009 which showed that turmeric is the most potent anti-inflammatory agent. It alleviates knee pain and enhances its function, and it has been shown to be even more effective than ibuprofen in the case of osteoarthritis.
A study conducted in 2006 showed that its active ingredient, curcumin, treats pain and relieves joint inflammation.
Pear
Pears are extremely high in vitamin C, and they alleviate the symptoms of inflammatory arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Pineapple
Pineapples are high in bromelain, which treats joint pain and reduces the symptoms of arthritis. Bromelain also has more enzymes than the majority of non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs.
Lemon
Despite their high vitamin C content, lemons are also high in vitamin E, both of which are potent antioxidants essential for proper function of the body, as they prevent free radical damage of cells and trigger the release of collagen and connective tissue.
Ginger
Its active ingredient, gingerol, reduces prostaglandins, which are the lipid compounds which are the cause of joint pain.
Celery
Celery is extremely rich in vitamin K, whose deficiency leads to bone mineralization and abnormal cartilage, and causes OA in hands and knees.
The regular consumption of this smoothie will relieve joint pain and provide better effects than most of the anti-inflammatory drugs on the market.