True, inflammation sounds painful and potentially dangerous.
Acute inflammation is redness or swelling from a recent injury.
Acute inflammation is a sign the body is trying to heal itself.
Credit:Andy Lyons
On the flipside, chronic inflammation is often triggered by illness or persistent stress.
“Consuming certain foods and beverages in excess may create a pro-inflammatory environment.
Rather than drinking anti-inflammatory smoothies all day long, Werner recommends aiming for moderation.
It’s also an easy way to score several superfoods in one quick-fixgrab-and-go breakfast.
These smoothies for inflammation also work well as snacks, if you prefer a warm or heartier morning meal.
Each serving of this Avocado Smoothie sneaks in about one-third of a fruit.
(Whizzing up a single serving of this smoothie for inflammation?
Supermarkets likeTrader Joe’shave started to sell “tiny avocados” that are ideal for one anti-inflammatory smoothie.)
There are different types of fats found in foods, and some are good and some are not-so-good.
“Most of us struggle to consume enough non-starchy vegetables, such as spinach or kale.
These blend very well into smoothies and the fruit can mask the taste,” Hyman says.
“For a more delicate taste, buy baby versions of these vegetables.”
Our Matcha Smoothies sneak in plenty of spinach alongside potassium-rich bananas and health-boosting matcha tea.
“Flax is an affordable smoothie-for-inflammation addition that’s rich in plant lignans.
Get your chia seed fix in thisPineapple-Spinach Smoothierecipe, and add flax to your nextBerry-Coconut Smoothie Bowl.
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