Recently, green smoothies have been getting a lot of attention from health experts and the media. The reason for this is that they not only taste great, but they also contain plenty of nutrients and vitamins essential for promoting better well being. Besides being ideal for weight loss programs and nutritious diets, green smoothies have also been used to assist in treating a wide range of potential health problems - particularly in regards to digestion. It's no wonder that people are beginning to ask for green smoothie recipes to go alongside their recovery-boosting compression bandages in the fight against joint pain and arthritis.

Not only can a regular green smoothie help you to lose weight, reducing the extra strain that is placed on your joints every day, but the various ingredients can help to reduce inflammation and discomfort too!

Green Smoothies for Arthritis and Joint Pain

When making green smoothies for arthritis and joint pain, there are a number of important ingredients that you should always keep in mind. For example, focusing on a healthy intake of vegetables and fruits is a great start. However, you should also look for produce that contain plenty of quercetin and carotenoids, such as:

• Red peppers
• Tangerines
• Papaya
• Persimmons
• Pumpkin
• Oranges
• Apricots
• Mangoes
• Dark leafy greens (like Kale)
• Red grapes
• Citrus
• Tomato

Other great ingredients may include fresh ginger and pineapple for their bromelain-rich therapeutic benefits.

Smoothies to Try:

1.    Carrot and Pineapple Smoothie

While the name of this treat may not conjure green smoothies for arthritis and joint pain to mind, the spinach is what gives it that healthy green glow, while orange, pineapple, and carrots provide plenty of fresh flavor. You'll need:

• 1 whole orange
• 1 and ½ cup of pineapple - cubed
• 2 large chopped carrots
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 2 cups of spinach
• ½ teaspoon of fresh finger
• 8 ounces of water

2.    Guava-Strawberry Smoothie

Another delicious summery drink that relies on spinach for its green hue, this smoothie is packed full of vitamins and minerals to fight back against joint pain, including Vitamin-C rich smoothies ideal for reducing inflammation. You'll need:

• 1 cup of strawberries
• ½ cup of guava
• 2 frozen bananas
• 4 cups of spinach
• 6 ounces of water

3.    Kiwi-Kale Smoothie

This smoothie is about as green as it gets, and it contains plenty of kale rich in carotenoids for fighting back against pain-causing inflammation and other joint problems. You'll need:

• 2 cups of kale - torn or chopped
• 2 peeled kiwi fruits
• 1 peeled orange
• 1 peeled mango
• 6 ounces of water

4.    Grapefruit-Pineapple Smoothie

As previously mentioned, when it comes to green smoothies for arthritis and joint pain, pineapple is an ideal ingredient because of its bromelain content. Bromelain is an enzyme that has been proven to be effective at treating osteoarthritis in recent scientific studies. You'll need:

• ½ grapefruit
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup of cubed pineapple
• ½ cucumber
• ½ cup of fresh cilantro
• 6 ounces of water

5.    Mango-Melon Smoothie

While mango and melon provide a delicious combination, the real benefit of this smoothie is the joint-pain battling celery included in the mix. Celery is a natural diuretic, which means that it helps to flush away uric crystals that can be responsible for the flare up of arthritic symptoms. You'll need:

• 2 cups of cubed cantaloupe
• 2 mangoes
• 6 strawberries (with the tops)
• 2 chard leaves
• 1 stalk of celery
• 2 cups of fresh spinach
• 6 ounces of water

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