[dropcap]S[/dropcap]moothies continue to be very popular, especially in the health & fitness community because of the amazing health benefits they offer, as well as the on-the-go convenience. But did you know that you can help treat inflammation and joint pain with smoothies too? Let’s take a look at five fabulous Nutribullet (or blender) recipes to treat inflammation and joint pain. We will also share the benefits of some of the must-have ingredients inside of each of the quick and easy smoothies.
Let’s Talk About Arthritis
Did you know that Arthritis is usually one of the common causes of joint pain? In fact, around 70 million people suffer from arthritis, which makes it around 25% of Americans suffering from Arthritis. As arthritis causes inflammation of the joints which causes joint pain and makes movement difficult. Arthritis can also worsen over time, but with these delicious smoothie recipes, you’ll be able to help aid in treating the causes of joint pain.
Inside the Super star ingredients
- The Benefits of Pineapples
Pineapples are delicious, but they are also super beneficial when it comes to tackling inflammation and joint pain. Pineapples contain an enzyme called Bromelain, which has anti-inflammatory properties that help pain in the joints and any injuries that cause swelling of the muscles.
- The Goodness in Ginger
Ginger is another great anti-inflammatory as it contains a special compound called gingerol which can help fight the pain of sore muscles and inflammation, according to a 2001 study conducted by RD Altman and KC Marcussen. They found that those taking ginger extracts reported experiencing less pain than those who didn’t.
- Mega Mangos
Mangos not only taste delicious, but they are jam-packed with antibodies, Vitamin C and E, and beta-carotene that contributes to healthy bones.
- Turmeric is a superfood
Turmeric is fantastic because it contains curcumin, which some several studies have shown can reduce pain and stiffness caused by arthritis. In fact, curcumin has been said to be as good as taking anti-inflammatory drugs but without the physical side-effects.
- Benefits of Black Pepper
Did you know that Black Pepper contains a compound called Piperine in it, which makes Turmeric even more potent when it’s consumed with it? As well as having its own anti-inflammatory properties, black pepper and can help ease rheumatoid arthritis.
- Check out What’s in Cherries
Cherries are red because of a little chemical in it called Anthocyanin. This brilliant chemical also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with osteoarthritis. In fact, people with osteoarthritis who drank cherry juice twice daily have shown to have experience less inflammation.
So now that you know why these brilliant ingredients are so useful for people who suffer from arthritis, inflammation and joint pain, let’s get on to the Recipes:
Recipe 1: Strawberry and Pineapple Delight
What You Need:
- 1 Cup of skinned and diced Pineapple.
- 1 Cup of Strawberries.
- 1 tbsp of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- 1 peeled and sliced Carrot
- 1 Celery Stalk
- Half an inch of skinned, chopped Ginger
- 1 tsp of Turmeric Powder or 2 inches of chopped Turmeric Root.
- 1 Cup of Milk – can be substituted with any milk alternatives of your choice such as soya, almond, rice milk.
- ½ a cup of Ice Cubes
Directions
- Make sure your fruits and vegetables are washed thoroughly and prepare them.
- Add all your ingredients into the Nutribullet and whizz until everything is thick and smooth.
- Serve the smoothie chilled.
Recipe 2: Mouth-Watering Mango and Peach Smoothie
What you need:
- ½ cup of Diced Mango
- ½ cup of Diced Peaches
- ¼ tsp of Lemon Zest
- ¼ tsp of Turmeric
- A pinch of Salt and Black Pepper
- A cup of Water
- ¼ cup of Coconut Milk – Can be Fresh or Canned
- ½ cup of Ice Cubes
Directions
- Wash, peel and otherwise prepare your fruit and veg.
- Add your ingredients to the Nutribullet and blend for around 30-60 seconds, until smooth.
- Serve chilled and drink asap for the best flavor and freshness.
Recipe 3: Sweet & Sour Cherry and Pineapple Smoothie
What you need:
- 1 cup Chopped Pineapple
- 1 cup Cherries or Cherry Juice
- A pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 Inch of Chopped Ginger
- ½ cup of Coconut Milk – Fresh or Canned, it’s up to you.
Directions
- Wash and peel your pineapple and cherries (if you’re using fresh cherries).
- Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend for around 60 minutes until smooth.
- Keep chilled or drink immediately for the best freshness and taste.
Recipe 4: Pineapple, Cinnamon, and Oatmeal Smoothie
What you need:
- 1 Cup of Pineapple
- 1 Cup of Cooked Oatmeal
- ½ tsp of Cinnamon
- ½ Cup of Almonds
- 1 Cup of Water
- 1 Cup of Orange Juice
- Honey to Sweeten
Directions
- Cook the oatmeal in a cup and a half of water for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal is nice and thick.
- Remove the oatmeal from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- While your oatmeal cools, add all the rest your ingredients to the Nutribullet and blend for around 30 seconds.
- Add the oatmeal to the mix and blend for about another 30 seconds.
- Drink straight away for the best results.
Recipe 5: Brilliant Banana and Mega Mango Smoothie
What you need:
- 1 Chopped Banana
- 1 Cup of Diced Mango
- 1 Diced Carrot
- 1 Tsp Chia Seeds
- 1 Tsp of Turmeric or 2 Inches of Skinned and Chopped Turmeric Root
- ½ Tsp of Cinnamon
- 1 Inch of Chopped Ginger
- A Pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp Honey (Optional)
Directions
- Thoroughly wash your fruit and vegetables before peeling and chopping.
- Add all the ingredients to the Nutribullet (or any blender) and blend for around 30-60 seconds, until smooth.
- Serve immediately for the best results.
We hope you’ve learned about some of the amazing benefits smoothies can be for arthritis joint pain and inflammation and try these quick and easy smoothie recipes at home.
Let us know what’s your favorite smoothie in the comments below.
References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC538506/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1779427/
http://preventarthritis.org/about-us/arthritis-research/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12587686
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11710709
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/547249
http://www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/jfs/article/view/1927/1790
Author Bio:
| Kathy Mitchell is a writer and avid researcher on the subject of Health, Nutrition and general wellness. She likes to go out with her friends, travel, swim and practice yoga. In her free time, you can find Kathy curled up reading her favorite novel, or writing in her journal. Recently she got the opportunity to review nature sleep. To know more about her follow her on Google+, Facebook and Twitter. |
these are really good recipes ! Would love to feature a recipe by you on our profile 🙂
Strawberry and pineapple are my favourite so that would probably be my choice.
These all sound amazing. I can’t wait to try them
wow what an awesome combination of various food ingredient to alleviate health issues 🙂 I use most of these ingredients but I never combined them like you mentioned in your blog 🙂 thank you for sharing this knowledge and recipe 🙂
All of these sounds yummy! I love pineapple & mango!
i love a good smoothie in the morning and these seem like great choices!
Oh yum, I’ll have to try these. I do enjoy a good smoothie. Sometimes I do have joint pain, which isn’t fun.
I love smoothies in summer time! They are perfect to cool you down and for a snack. I love the ones you provided the only one I wouldn’t be able to have would be the banana cause I cant eat them which is a bummer. Love the cherry one though!
Love all the Healthy Smoothie Recipes, Will def. get my mum to try this as this may help her joints.
I am on a smoothie kick lately! I typically do a banana peanut butter chocolate smoothie!
Oh my goodness! This looks super yummy. We usually do fruit + protein powder. I like the tumeric idea and the coconut milk. 🙂
I take turmeric with pepper for my arthritis and it does help!!
Great new ideas for my morning smoothie. I need to make one with pineapple.
They look like great smoothies and there is no doubting the health benefits. I just need to step up my smoothie game with a better appliance. The little “magic bullet” ain’t cutting it.
They all sound good but mango and peach is my jam! I never tried turmeric before but I’ve heard great things about using it for all kinds of health problems.
Ginger is truly a lifesaver for me. I have been working on an upcoming post regarding my keto lifestyle – regarding inflammation and how even if you’re law carb it’s likely that you’re still consuming inflammatory ingredients. I’m definitely going to pin your post to my followers b/c this information is great! Well done.
I love smoothies and mangos!!may give this a try!!
There is nothing like a good smoothie! I most definitely need to try and check out these ideas! Thank you.
These sound really good, especially the one with pineapple and ginger. We’re a big smoothie family
I love all of these yummy fresh and nutrient rich recipes! I’m still having a hard time adding pepper to my smoothies, so I just put a ridiculous amount on my savory food.
Tumeric is such a big help after a workout. It really helps to alleviate the inflammation in my joints.
These sound great! I was just saying today that I need to pick up some mangoes!
The strawberry and pineapple delight sounds so delicious! Definitely need to try a few of these just because they sound so good!
-Jennifer
https://maunelegacy.com
ill follow smoothie 2 and 5. thanks for this recipes and info! 🙂
These all sound delicious! I have a mango, peach and spinach smoothie most weekends and it is absolutely to-die-for! I’m definitely keen to give a few of these a try – I’ve got my sights set on your banana and mango recipe here. x
I knew of the health benefits of turmeric and black pepper but never realized pineapple had any benefits. I’ll have to give it a shot next time I see them on sale.
These sound great! I love a good smoothie.
Thank you all!!!
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Thanks for this informative post. I have never heard much about tumeric until recently and didn’t realize it provided so many benefits.
Oh sounds like some great types of recipes, I love mango so those ones sounds good x
I love smoothies! They are a great way of getting my fussy boys have their fruits. I love the benefits and facts you shared. I love banana and strawberries smoothies. Will be trying banana and mango as I’ve never tried that before 🙂
I make smoothies all the time and I especially like strawberry and pineapple together. I often add a bit of coconut water to give it a bit more sweetness 🙂
Thank you for sharing this. I suffer badly from joint pain and I plan to try your smoothies to help .
Exactly what I need but didn’t know it. Thanks for these – they will benefit me greatly. Love that you included cherries – my fave! Pinning and saving <3
All of these smoothies sound amazing. I know I should be drinking them more often. I will have to try out a few of these.
I love turmeric but never thought about adding it to a smoothie! I will need to try it next time!
I am so happy that I found this post! I have pleurisy and have been considering starting a diet that is meant to combat inflammation. I can’t wait to try some of these recipes!
This is a life saver for my mom. She has a very bad joint pain and I think these smoothies would be excellent for her
I have the worst inflammation and joint pain from failed back surgery and an SI joint injury. I didn’t realize there was such a thing as smoothies that could help. I’m going to try making these daily to try to get some relief.
I agree and believe in ginger. But I don’t really make smoothies. I just take the tea with some turmeric. 😀
These all lool great. I didnt realizes pineapples were good for thus. Im definitely trying a few of these out.
Such a great list of ingredients. Turmeric is one of my favorites to add to smoothies! I have bookmarked this for later reference and ideas!
Honestly, I couldn’t pick a favourite recipe… I want to make them all, right now hehe they sound sooo delicious!
Love,
K
This is perfect for my Dad! We will definitely try the recipes and hope that he will feel better!
The “strawberry and pineapple” smoothie sounds sssoooo delicious!!!! Must try it out sometime.
These all sound tasty and a great healthy way to kick start a day. Plus great to get kids to have there 5 a day.
What a wonderful post! I’ve heard about the benefits of Turmeric, so I’ve been putting it in a bunch of my smoothies lately. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
You have no idea how perfect the timing is. I am going to experiment and give them to my husband!
A very good post with lot of beautiful images…thank you
These smoothie sounds so yummy and healthy. I would love to try one. Thanks for sharing.