I’m excited to share with you a powerful, and delicious, smoothie that’ll help you manage inflammation, arthritis, and joint pain.
I’ve been making this smoothie frequently, usually after my workouts, to help my muscles recover fast.
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It’s packed with nutrients, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory properties to support your body heal and reduce arthritis symptoms.
What makes this smoothie so powerful if you’re currently struggling with chronic joint pain or inflammation? The added fresh turmeric.
Turmeric is available at any supermarket nowadays and it’s so easy to just add some into your smoothies.
I prefer to buy fresh turmeric instead of powdered supplements.
Try your best to get your nutrients from whole foods (in their natural state).
Your body absorbs the nutrients much better when they’re coming from whole foods because you’re also getting other enzymes that help the body absorb those nutrients.
I’ve included the video of the smoothie below as well (in addition to the full ingredient list)
The Benefits Of Turmeric In Fighting Chronic Inflammation
Let’s establish something first. Inflammation is not always a bad thing.
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It’s your body’s natural response to start the healing process (in case of acute injuries or infections).
Chronic conditions such as arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis involve chronic inflammation.
Acute and chronic inflammation are different and should be addressed differently.
When I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, nutrition helped me so much in managing acute inflammation.
I wanted to do things as naturally as possible and adopting a long-term approach to healing.
Curcumin or turmeric contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
There are a lot of studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of turmeric in reducing joint pain and symptoms of arthritis (I’ll link these studies below the recipe).
Smoothies are one of the best ways to supplement with turmeric (in its natural form).
It’s barely noticeable when mixed with other fruits or greens. You can also add additional anti-inflammatory foods to make it even extra healthy!
I have a list of non-negotiable that I add to my smoothies and I always try to stick to it 90% of the time (in case I’m missing an ingredient or two).
Here’s my list of non-negotiable:
- Turmeric. Use fresh whenever possible.
- Greens (spinach/kale)
- Healthy fats (avocado/coconut oil/almond butter)
- Apple
- Flax meal (fiber)
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I’m using a green base (spinach). But you can use kale or even lettuce (lettuce is surprisingly so delicious and light in smoothies, I’m not kidding haha)
You can also add a protein like plain Greek yogurt (no sugar added), protein powder, or hemp seeds.
In this case, I ran out of greek yogurt so I’m just using hemp hearts. Other extra anti-inflammatory ingredients you can add:
I also love adding collagen protein, which helps protect your joints and can reduce joint pain. You doesn’t have an after taste. So I love to add it to smoothies!
- You can add Aloe Vera juice. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties as well. And by the way, I have another smoothie post where I use aloe vera.
- Almonds (adds a nutty taste to the smoothie)
- Almond butter
- Coconut/Avocado oil
Smoothie Recipe For Inflammation
Just a quick note, you can add additional fruits or stevia for a sweeter smoothie.
I prefer to just use just an apple and berries (because of their low glycemic index). But half a banana works too.
I also add a bit of raw stevia to add additional sweetness.
Ingredients List Below The Video
If you’d like additional anti-inflammatory smoothie recipes, check out my free e-book below:
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References:Curcumin: A Review of Its’ Effects on Human Health. Available Online: familycuisine.net/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/ 10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin. Available Online: familycuisine.net/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric Turmeric. Available Online: familycuisine.net/living-with-arthritis/treatments/natural/supplements-herbs/guide/turmeric.php
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