Why Juice for Inflammation?
Did you know most chronic diseases are caused by chronic inflammation? Okay, let’s step back for a second…
First off, inflammation is a general term to describe the body’s immune response. When the body senses harmful substances, it releases white blood cells, macrophages, and other self-defensive substances. Typical symptoms of inflammation include redness, swelling, and stiffness and can affect internal organs such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Inflammation also comes in two types: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is a natural immune response and can actually be helpful for fighting against infection and speeding up the healing process. On the other hand, ongoing and chronic inflammation can cause cell damage, subsequently placing high risk of a developing a number of chronic health conditions, including heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. However, inflammation can be deterred by making healthy lifestyle choices, including the incorporation of anti-inflammatory foods and these six juices into a well-balanced diet!
6 Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipes
For all the juice recipes detailed below, simply wash and roughly chop all of the produce. Run the ingredients through the juicer, also alternating between fruits and veggies. Serve and consume immediately to enjoy the topnotch freshness of the juice!
Recipe 1: Green Machine
This anti-inflammatory juice recipe is essentially a sippable salad and supplies a hefty dose of power-packed veggies, which also provides its green machine aesthetic.
Ingredients
- 5 celery stalks
- 2 green apples
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cucumber
- 1 peeled lime
Recipe 2: Tropical Bliss
Take a sip of the tropics! Pineapple contains a natural antioxidant known as bromelain, while the orange is potent in vitamin C. And not only does the pepper offer a little kick, but an extra antioxidant boost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple
- Peeled orange
- ½ a yellow bell pepper
- Small piece of ginger
Recipe 3: Berry Refreshing
Berries are well-known for their powerful antioxidants they supply, while mint offers both anti-inflammatory properties and a refreshing, cooling twist to the berry refreshing, anti-inflammatory juice recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of mint leaves
- 1 cup of blueberries
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1 cup of raspberries
Recipe 4: Cherry Pie
Well, without the pie crusts. And the granulated sugar. And the ice cream on top… Or maybe this is anti-inflammatory juice does not resemble a cherry pie whatsoever. But cherries have been shown to lower inflammation levels, along with defending against muscle soreness in athletes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 2 peeled oranges
- 2 carrots
- 1 apple
Recipe 5: Carrot Cake
Okay, just kidding again. But this anti-inflammatory drink is the perfect blend of anti-inflammatory spices and carrots without the consumption of inflammatory refined sugars and flours.
Ingredients
- 3 large carrots
- 2 pears
- 1 apple
- 1 peeled lemon
- Small pieces of ginger
- Small pieces of turmeric root
Recipe 6: Beet Apple Juice
With the addition of beets, you can take that lunchbox favorite to the next level! Beets supply a phytonutrient known as betalains that function as antioxidants and offer anti-inflammatory characteristics.
Ingredients
- 2 medium beets
- 2 apples
- 1 cucumber
- A small piece of fresh ginger
