10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Drinks

Inflammation is a response of the body to disease, injury, or irritants. This blog post will showcase 10 anti-inflammatory drinks that you could make at home using simple ingredients. So, if you are suffering from inflammation or just want to get some more vitamins in your diet – read on!

Green Juice

Skip the juice line and make this super greens recipe at home. It’s filled with antioxidant powers from kale, spinach, cucumber, and ginger—and it won’t taste bitter thanks to a splash of apple juice!

Drinking a glass of green juice everyday can help you start your day off right by flooding your body with nutrients that strengthen your immune system, help control inflammation, and increase red blood cell production.

What you'll need:
Celery
Cucumber
Lime
Kale
Apple
Ginger
Spinach

Apple carrot beet smoothie

This delicious combination of beets, ginger, carrots, orange, and apple delivers a range of flavor in a satisfying juice drink to enjoy at breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up. The high level of vitamin A in beets helps to create red blood cells and strengthen the immune system. Carrots are packed with beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A in the body. Ginger is a well-known anti-inflammatory food that's also used for digestive issues.

What you'll need:
Reed Beet
Apple
Carrots
Ginger
Orange Juice

Tart Cherry Superfood Shots

Tart cherry juice is rich in heart-healthy polyphenols and anthocyanins, two types of antioxidants that can help fight free radicals and inflammation. And some researchers have found that regularly consuming tart cherry juice may improve one's cognitive abilities.

What you'll need:
Tart cherry juice
Pomegranate arils, fresh or frozen (thawed)
fresh basil leaves
Orange juice

Ginger-Turmeric-Carrot Shots

If you're daring and willing to try new things, this anti-inflammatory drink is definitely worth a shot. If you've ever eaten ginger or garlic before, it will make sense. It's a potent and powerful remedy for inflammation. You'll feel healthier immediately after drinking it!

What you'll need:
Carrots
fresh turmeric
Fresh ginger
Garlic

Watermelon Cleanse

This delicious summery drink mixes herbs to bring plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. Try it during summer; it’s a refreshing treat!

What you'll need:
juice of half a lime
Basil leaves
1 small watermelon (seeds and rind removed)

Also, studies have shown that basil can help reduce arthritis swelling by up to 73% within 24 hours. Additionally, watermelon contains 92% water, making it perfect for rehydrating aching bodies.

The Apple and Fennel Detox

This juice mix is a delicious way to fight back against inflammation. Fennel has been used for years as a treatment for numerous ailments, including infections, digestive complaints and disorders, and arthritis. Fresh mint helps to bring a calming effect to this blend.

What you'll need:
lemon
1 bulb of fennel
apples
cucumber
bunch of mint
spinach

Golden Beet, Carrot, and Turmeric Smoothie

Give your body a healthy dose of antioxidants when you blend up this vibrant orange smoothie. It’s packed with beta-carotene and nutrients that will heal your gut, improve your eyesight, and help fight inflammation.

What you'll need:
golden beets
large carrot
banana
mandarin oranges
lemon, juiced
turmeric powder

Blueberry Blast

Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants, and preliminary tests show that they have more antioxidant activity than any other fruit or vegetable. In addition to fighting free radicals, the blueberry's rich anthocyanin content that helps reduce inflammation and may offer you additional health benefits.

What you'll need:
2 Apples
2 cups of spinach leaves
2 cups of blueberries

Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie

This turmeric-ginger smoothie is a creamy, tropical delight loaded with vitamin C, vitamin D, and potassium, along with other vitamins and nutrients. It’s naturally sweet and will definitely brighten your day.

What you'll need:
Pineapple
Turmeric
Milk: I recommend non-dairy milk for this smoothie since we're looking for anti-inflammatory effects.

Ginger Shots

Ginger juice is a quick and easy way to get your immunity fix for the day. Ginger has been used for centuries to treat nausea, indigestion, muscle soreness, osteoarthritis symptoms, and blood sugar issues. It also may help improve brain function and lower heart disease risk. To make it easier on yourself, just blend all these ingredients together

What you'll need:
Ginger
Lemon
Cayenne Pepper
Cococnut water

That's it! I hope you found it super helpful!

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