Introduction

Inflammation happens when our immune system overreacts and releases too many white blood cells and other substances into the blood. What is inflammation? Is it good or bad? What are the signs and symptoms? We want to share our favorite anti-inflammatory fresh juices. These drinks are full of nutrients, antioxidants, and compounds that fight free radicals to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.

What is inflammation?

Acute inflammation is usually short-lived and lasts for a few hours to a few days. Symptoms of acute inflammation include pain, redness, tenderness, or swelling at the site of infection or injury. As you can tell, acute inflammation is a protective response of the body that helps in healing from an infection or an injury. It is a good thing for the body, and we don’t want to change it.

What causes chronic inflammation?

• Initially, chronic inflammation was only seen in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s, and asthma.
• But now, several lifestyle factors are linked to chronic inflammation.
• One major factor is obesity and visceral fat, which is fat around the abdominal area.
• Obesity and high levels of visceral fat trigger an inflammatory response in the body.
• This high inflammation in obese people also makes them more susceptible to other chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and acute conditions like atherosclerosis.
• where there is deposition of fat in the arteries.
• Other factors that cause high inflammation include drinking alcohol in excess.
• smoking in excess.
• too much stress.
• a diet rich in saturated fats and trans fats.
• consumption of too many processed foods.
• sleep disorders.
• and irregular sleep schedules.

How is chronic inflammation detected?

• Unfortunately, there is no perfect test for detecting chronic inflammation.
• Usually, doctors and medical professionals recommend a test when inflammation is associated with some other medical condition.
• Two inexpensive and effective blood tests for detecting inflammation are the measurement of C-reactive protein and fibrinogen.
• Usually, doctors treat inflammation with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or aspirin.
• But there are anti-inflammatory measures and techniques that we can follow on a regular basis to reduce inflammation in the body naturally.

Many of the drinks have turmeric as a key ingredient, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and are featured in both warm teas and cool smoothies.

Here are some fresh juices:

The first fresh juices is elderberry tea.

• Elderberry is great for the immune system and is often used in cold and flu treatments.
• To make it, add two cups of water and two tablespoons of dried elderberries to a pot.
• Add one cinnamon stick for flavor and anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.

Next fresh juices is jamu, a traditional Indonesian drink.

• You’ll need fresh turmeric root and ginger.
• Chop about one cup of turmeric and one piece of ginger.
• Add them to a blender with a pinch of black pepper and four cups of coconut water.
• Blend, then simmer the mixture for 20 minutes.
• Add lemon juice and honey, strain, and refrigerate.
• Enjoy it warm or chilled.

The third fresh juices is a simple turmeric tea.

• Boil two cups of water.
• Add half a teaspoon of ground turmeric.
• Add a quarter teaspoon of black pepper.
• Add two tablespoons of lemon juice.
• Simmer for 10 minutes, then strain and sweeten with honey, if desired.

For ginger shots

• Blend a quarter cup of chopped ginger root.
• a third cup of lemon juice.
• a quarter cup of coconut water.
• and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Strain and enjoy.

Next is a pineapple-turmeric smoothie.

• Blend one cup of dairy-free milk,
• two cups of frozen pineapple chunks,
• one banana, and grated turmeric and ginger.
• This drink is refreshing and packed with antioxidants.

For a nutrient-rich blueberry smoothie

• Blend two cups of coconut water.
• Add two cups of frozen blueberries.
• Add one frozen banana.
• Add half a cup of yogurt or kefir.
• Add one tablespoon of flax seeds.
• This smoothie is thick and full of antioxidants.

Finally, a green juice without a juicer.

• Blend two tablespoons of lime juice.
• Add one cucumber.
• Add three celery stalks.
• Add one apple.
• Add three kale leaves.
• Add one cup of spinach.
• Strain the mixture to remove the pulp for a smooth, nutrient-packed juice.

The last drink is an apple, carrot, and beet smoothie.

• Blend three peeled and chopped carrots,
• one beet,
• one apple,
• juice of one orange,
• one cup of water,
• and a small piece of ginger.
• This smoothie is thick, vibrant, and full of vitamins.