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Beet & pineapple juice

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Beet & pineapple juice

pretty juice made from beet and pineapple. Makes for a nourishing and delicious beverage that will whisk you away to paradise!. Vegan & Gluten Free.

Ingredients:

  1. 100 gms pineapple.
  2. 100 gms beetroot.
  3. Small piece of ginger.

Direction:

            Peel the skin of pineapple, ginger and beetroot slice into large pieces cut to fit into juicer run it and stir and serve.

Benefits:

  • Anti inflammatory juice.
  • Brilliant body cleanser.
  • Good for digestion and also relieves constipation.
  • Reduces pain of arthritis.

Notes:
Organic produce highly recommended; otherwise, if using conventional, give the produce a quick peel.
If you don’t have a juicer, you could instead blend up the mixture in a high-speed blender. Add water as necessary. Use a nut milk bag to strain the pulp.

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Choose your food wisely

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We all can eat better, and truthfully, there are simple and delicious substitutions for the unhealthy food items you love. Here are some ideas. Try them and figure out what tastes good to you. It’s worth the effort.

Eat lean chicken, Not chicken nuggets

Benefits of lean chicken:

  1. High Protein Content
  2. Rich in Vitamins & Minerals
  3. Weight Loss
  4. Control of Blood Pressure
  5. Reduced Cancer Risk
  6. Reduced Cholesterol
  7. Treatment of Common Cold

 

Eat a veggie burger, Not a cheeseburger

  1. B Vitamins
  2. Iron
  3. Fiber and Protein

 

Eat baked potatoes, Not French fries

  1. Just 110 calories.
  2. No fat, sodium or cholesterol.
  3. Nearly half your daily value of vitamin C.
  4. More potassium than a banana.
  5. A good source of vitamin B6.
  6. Fiber, magnesium and antioxidants.
  7. Resistant starch.

 

Eat whole grain toast, Not doughnuts

  1. They’re High in Nutrients and Fiber.
  2. Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease.
  3. Lower Your Risk of Stroke.
  4. Reduce Your Risk of Obesity.
  5. Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes.
  6. Support Healthy Digestion

 

Eat hummus, Not ketchup

  1. Good Source of Plant-Based Protein
  2. Fights Illness and Disease
  3. Decreases Inflammation
  4. Helps Digestion and Intestinal Health
  5. High in Vitamins and Minerals
  6. Supports Bone Health
  7. Protects Heart Health
  8. Boosts Your Energy

Eat dried fruit and nuts, Not potato chips

  1. High Fiber
  2. Antioxidants
  3. Nutrient Density

Eat spaghetti squash, Not pasta

  1. Anti-Inflammatory To Fight Cancer & Arthritis
  2. Promotes Cardiovascular Health
  3. Helps Prevent Birth Defects
  4. Eye Health
  5. Antioxidants
  6. Aids Weight Loss

 

Eat lettuce wraps, Not tortillas

  1. Fights Inflammation. Certain proteins in lettuce (or Romaine lettuce), like lipoxygenase and carrageenan, help control inflammation.
  2. Aids Weight Loss. Save.
  3. Promotes Brain Health.
  4. Boosts Heart Health.
  5. Help Fight Cancer.
  6. Cuts Diabetes Risk.
  7. Promotes Vision Health. …
  8. Promotes Digestive Health.
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Your Summer Holiday  Health & Diet Guide

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Your Summer Holiday  Health & Diet Guide

Summer holidays present a wonderful opportunity to explore new places,Travel and enjoy outdoor activities, they also brings various temptations that pile on unhealthy or unnecessary eating. This could create a problem, if you are trying to maintain or reduce weight. Here are some vital health & diet tips to help you maintain your vital statistics.

If you have planned a summer vacation, then you need to plan your intake from the moment you step out of your house. If you have planned to take your car, then you could pack in some light salads or sandwiches made with whole meal bread along with some iced tea or even green tea.

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This will ensure that you do not pig out on burgers and fries along the journey. Give your children sandwiches and low-calorie cereal bars that provide energy at lower calories. If you are travelling by air, then the temptations are even greater, since in-flight food, alcoholic drinks, and even fruit juices are high in high calories.

Skip on the butter and cheese provided in your food tray. Avoid alcohol, since it ends up increasing your period of jet lag.Stick to a small can of beer or wine. Drink plenty of water, and a small glass of canned juice, instead of fizzy drinks with no nutritional value.

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The situation gets even worse, when you reach your holiday resort, with scrumptious breakfasts, unlimited buffet lunches, dinners, and a mouth-watering variety of desserts after every meal. You might also tend to relax your diet, since you are on a holiday.

While you may enjoy the delicacies spread out before you, try to pick out a lot of salads, grilled vegetables and rice or whole meal bread into your lunch and dinner schedules, and limit the amount of red meat or desserts on offer. Avoid salads dripping with mayonnaise.

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If you stay near the sea, then the resort would also have a wide variety of fish, crabs, and lobsters on their menu, try them out, especially when not deep-fried or wrapped in batter.

Include fruits, cereal, and whole meal bread for breakfasts, instead of omelettes, bacon or ham. Even while eating barbecues, eat chicken instead of sausages or beef. For desserts, stick to fresh fruits with a little ice cream or sorbets instead of gorging down on hip-exploding cheesecake.

Even if you do tuck into the delicacies, your holiday resort offers many ways to burn off the fat. Go swimming, hit the gym, or at least engage in regular long walks. If your resort is on the beach, then you can go snorkelling, kayaking or even hire a pedal boat.

Even while on alcoholic drinks, stick to small quantities of beer or wine, instead of calorie rich cocktails. In addition to adding on calories, alcoholic drinks dehydrate the body and cause a hangover that could ruin your holiday.

Even as you enjoy your summer holidays, you can still ensure that you enjoy your various meals, while maintaining a low calorie count. Even if you gulp down the odd high-calorie delicacy, you can still burn it off in a fun way by physical activity.

Know More About – How To Stay Fit In Summer

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Ideal Foods for Summer All Time

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Ideal Foods for Summer All Time

Ancient systems of medicine promote weather-based diets, and what stands out are that summers require different foods and winters too require its own type of diet. Winters require foods that promote heat and energy to the body, whereas the summer requires foods to cool the body down. Therefore, it is wise too choose summer foods that are light and cooling, and hydrate the body.

Sunny days make you feel dull and get you out of shape. However maintaining a healthy diet can save you from the scorching heat. Although it is important to eat a healthy diet round the year, it becomes more necessary during the summers.

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With temperatures rising up to even 90 degrees, you need to take in pots

of water. The heat can take water as well as sodium away from your body and thus you need to refill it to keep you going. However, drinking water may not be enough, as glucose levels can deplete so you need to get the glucose up. Drinking fruit juices at frequent intervals can be very refreshing and boost your energy levels. Add a bit of lime and sugar to your water to sip in when the sun suddenly begins to take its toll on you.

Meat can make you feel lousy, and dull, as they become heavy to digest during summers. However, grilled fish is excellent summer fare. As the summer heat is already heating up your body, you need less oily and spicy foods, and stick to light and easily digestible food items. Make vegetables a part of your daily diet and cook them in various styles to make it delicious and tempting. Avoid junk food completely, as they only fill your stomach and deprive it of essential nutrients.

Summers are also the best time to shed those extra pounds as you can indulge more in fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables provide your body with the essential vitamins, not fats. Thus even if you eat more of fruits and vegetables, you do not gain weight.

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Here is a list of foods ideal for the summer:

  • Cucumber is a great food for the summer. Cucumber is cool and hydrates your body. A cool cucumber soup is also best alternative for heavy meals.
  • Replace your heavy meals with lighter ones like vegetable sandwiches.
  • Fruit salads, fat free yogurt, and beans
  • Leafy vegetables are a great way to cool off
  • Tomato is a good source of vitamins and works best on your body during hot days.
  • Eat raw carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and beetroots.
  • Green peas and corn form part of a great summer diet
  • Also, eat lot of berries that are not only yummy but good for your body as well.
  • Complement every meal with a fruit so you stay healthy, and drink at least two or three
  • glasses of fresh fruit juice throughout the day.
  • You can also make shakes with low fat milk and eat low fat ice creams.
  • Watermelon is a great way to get plenty of fluids into your system.
  • Don’t let the summer scare you, instead enjoy it while to stick to your healthy diet.

“Summer cooking implies a sense of immediacy, a capacity to capture the essence of the fleeting moment.”

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5 Health Tips to stay Fit in this Summer

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5 Health Tips to stay Fit this Summer

We are in Summer – one season when we plan for vacations and travel around with family.  This is also why we need to be fit and disease free. But, how would you get there? What would you do to remain healthy and fit throughout the summer? We will bring a series of articles and tips that may help you to lose some weight , Stay Fit and beat this hot summer.

Let’s begin with 5 important basic Health & Diet Tips Today :

Be a smart eater:

The best way to follow a healthy plan is to eat smart with plenty of vegetables and fruits. You may need to change your eating habits, unlike what you would eat say in winter. Different seasons require different diets to maintain the body. You would need to alter and organize your eating habit in summer, which should focus on your health and not on your weight. Eat at regular intervals during the day, maintaining to eat plenty of vegetable salads and fruits or fruit juices. These will only burn off the calories and strengthen the vitamin contents in your body.

 

Decrease the carbohydrates and Increase Proteins:

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 The important thing is to know what constitutes your food intake. Does it contain carbohydrates or is your intake protein based food. In any case, one should avoid all kinds of fatty foods, especially when you are trying to lose weight. While having small meals always keep in mind that you should not take any kind of carbohydrates or fat related food, but instead take protein rich food. This would keep your body hydrated and healthy with a glowing skin, in spite of summer temperature.

 

Exercise, exercise and exercise:

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Exercise forms an integral part of a healthy diet plan. And one can feel the effects of exercise, which burn out excessive calories. Be it a walk, jogging, some gym workouts or Yoga would rather help your healthy diet plan to enhance your body. It is always advisable to participate in some form of physical activity for 45 minutes daily.

 

Hydrate yourself Well: This is simple.

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Drink a lot of water or Fresh fruit Cut bowls or juices throughout the day. This would not only quench your thirst, but would also cool your system. These would regain your electrolytes, which are lost through sweating. Once you get dehydrated you will lose all your energy and your body won’t respond to the normal functions. Having a lot of fruit juices would keep your body hydrated.

 

Maintain a record:

If you can maintain or keep track of your summer health diet plans, you would definitely lose weight and remain healthy. This will help you to introspect on what you eat and why you eat. You’ll become mindful eater.

So go ahead , plan for that dream vacation you always wanted to have. Eat plenty of vegetable salads and have lots of fruits and fruit juices to fine-tune your body to look fresh with a skin glow, even during the summer. Stay Healthy and Happy.

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Understand Stress and learn to Manage

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Understand Stress and learn to Manage.

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What happens when you are stressed?

Stress is what you feel when you have to handle more than you are used to. When you are stressed, your body responds as though you are in danger. It makes hormones that speed up your heart, make you breathe faster, and give you a burst of energy. This is called the fight-or-flight stress response.

Some stress is normal and even useful. Stress can help if you need to work hard or react quickly. For example, it can help you win a race or finish an important job on time.

But if stress happens too often or lasts too long, it can have bad effects. It can be linked to headaches, an upset stomach, back pain, and trouble sleeping. It can weaken your immune system, making it harder to fight off disease. If you already have a health problem, stress may make it worse. It can make you moody, tense, or depressed. Your relationships may suffer, and you may not do well at work or school.

What can you do about stress?

The good news is that you can learn ways to manage stress. To get stress under control:

  • Find out what is causing stress in your life.
  • Look for ways to reduce the amount of stress in your life.
  • Learn healthy ways to relieve stress and reduce its harmful effects.

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How do you measure your stress level?

Sometimes it is clear where stress is coming from. You can count on stress during a major life change such as the death of a loved one, getting married, or having a baby. But other times it may not be so clear why you feel stressed.

It’s important to figure out what causes stress for you. Everyone feels and responds to stress differently. Tracking your stress may help. Get a notebook, and write down when something makes you feel stressed. Then write how you reacted and what you did to deal with the stress. Tracking your stress can help you find out what is causing your stress and how much stress you feel. Then you can take steps to reduce the stress or handle it better.

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Fight Against Lead Exposure with Nutrition

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Fight Against Lead Exposure with Nutrition

Although exposure to lead has decreased within the last two decades, it is still a concern and caution is advised, especially for children who have access to toys with lead-based paint or individuals who live in older homes. In some instances, lead can leach from the main water pipes and into the household water supply. If exposed to lead, eating a healthy diet can help reduce its absorption by the body.

What Are the Dangers of Lead?

When lead is consumed, research shows it can cause learning and behavior problems; as it accumulates, it can cause lasting problems with growth and development. Infants and children are at a higher risk because they absorb lead more quickly than adults, in addition to being more likely to put non-food items that might contain lead in their mouth.

How to Avoid Lead

Lead is most likely to be consumed as lead-based paint in and outside the home — peels, chips or cracks — and ends up being consumed because it is on toys or other surfaces that kids put in their mouth. When lead is present in the water system, it can become more difficult to avoid (visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more on lead in the water supply). To minimize exposure to lead:

  • Always wash your hands and ensure children wash their hands with uncontaminated water before eating.
  • Do not use imported pottery or leaded crystal to store or serve food.
  • Use an NSF-certified filter on your faucet for drinking water, food preparation and cooking, and be sure to change the filter cartridge by the date printed on the package. If a filter or bottled water are unavailable, visit the CDC’s source on lead to reduce or eliminate lead in tap water by using only cold tap water that has been thoroughly flushed from the pipes. Boiling water will not reduce the presence of lead.
  • Regularly clean toys, pacifiers, floors, windowsills and other surfaces using liquid cleaners that control dust.
  • Wipe or remove shoes before entering your home.
  • Get your home tested for lead if it was built before 1978.

Eat a Healthy Diet to Help Decrease Lead Absorption

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include a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, protein foods and dairy products. When there is nutritious food in the body, it is more difficult for lead to be absorbed. Make sure your diet is rich in important nutrients such as calcium, iron and vitamin C.

Calcium keeps your bones strong and the lead out. Calcium-rich foods include:

  • Milk and milk products, such as yogurt and cheese
  • Green leafy vegetables, including kale and turnip, mustard and collard greens
  • Calcium-fortified foods, such as orange juice, soy milk and tofu
  • Canned salmon and sardines

Iron also blocks lead from being absorbed. Try these iron-rich foods:

  • Lean red meats
  • Iron-fortified cereal, bread and pasta
  • Dried fruit, such as raisins and prunes
  • Beans and lentils

Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron better, but also may help with getting rid of lead. Foods rich in vitamin C include:

  • Citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruit
  • Other fruits such as kiwi, strawberries and melon
  • Tomatoes
  • Potatoes
  • Peppers

Here is a sample menu to help incorporate these nutrient recommendations into your daily diet.

  • Breakfast: Iron-fortified cereal with low-fat or fat-free milk, topped with raisins
  • Snack: Orange slices
  • Lunch: Lean hamburger on an iron-fortified bun with red bell pepper strips
  • Snack: Low-fat or fat-free yogurt topped with fruit
  • Dinner: Chicken with brown rice, a spinach salad and a glass of low-fat or fat-free milk
  • Snack: Peanut butter on whole-grain crackers
Purple Cabbage-Beats Bloat, Removes Toxins and Heals Your Gut
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Purple Cabbage-Beats Bloat, Removes Toxins and Heals Your Gut

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The Cabbage Juice Recipe That Beats Bloat, Removes Toxins and Heals Your Gut

Purple Cabbage-Beats Bloat, Removes Toxins and Heals Your Gut

Bloating is almost inevitable, especially during holiday season or after a nice, family gathering.  Being bloated is the feeling of having excess gas in the digestive system, which feels like you have a “food baby’ in the stomach. For some people, this unpleasant feeling is much more than an occasional discomfort.

Causes of Bloating

  • Excess wind ( caused by foods like onions, beans, cabbage, sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli)
  • Constipation ( which can be prevented by eating a high-fiber diet and drinking plenty of water)
  • Swallowing air when eating fast or talking while eating
  • Food Intolerance, especially when the bowel doesn’t empty properly, the food causes gas to be trapped, or too much gas is produced)
  • Coeliac disease ( intestine cannot absorb gluten found in wheat, barley, and rye)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The good news is that there is an easy way to alleviate bloating, improve digestion, and set up a quick detoxification process.  We are talking about a cabbage juice recipe which works wonders for stomach bloating. Check it out!

Healing Digestive Juice

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups purple cabbage
  • ½ green apple
  • ½ small lemon
  • 3 ribs of celery

Instructions:

All you have to do is to wash and chop the ingredients, blend them, and strain the liquid. Simple as that!

How does it work?

The efficacy of this healing juice lies in the combination of its ingredients, all of which are extremely beneficial and work in synergy to calm the digestive tract, set up a healthy detox, and beat bloating.

Purple Cabbage-Beats Bloat, Removes Toxins and Heals Your Gut

1. Purple Cabbage

Purple cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin A (which boosts immunity), vitamin C (which protects cells from toxins), potassium (which balances body`s fluid levels), and fiber.  As a matter of fact, only a single serving of raw purple cabbage contains 20% of the DRI for vitamin A, 80% of your DRI for vitamin C, 216 milligrams of potassium,  40 milligrams of calcium, and 14 milligrams of magnesium.

2. Green Apple

Just like purple cabbage, green apple is also high in fiber which is important for cleansing the system and boosting metabolism.  It is a good source of antioxidants as well, which are known to support the rebuilding and rejuvenating of cells. Ultimately, it has a robust mineral profile! It is an excellent source of iron which increases the metabolic rate.

3. Lemon

Lemon is known for its robust mineral and vitamin content, including iron, calcium, zinc,  potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper, riboflavin, niacin thiamin, folate,  pantothenic acid,  vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C,  and vitamin E.  This citrus fruits provides a wide variety of benefits, such as improving digestion, purifying the blood, and promoting a healthy weight loss.

4. Celery

Most of its benefits are attributed to its phytonutrients and antioxidant content. It works wonders for digestion, supplies the body with fair amount of dietary fiber, and helps clean the bowels due to its high water content.

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Healthy Kannadiga Foods Makes Your Ugadi Special

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This Ugadi 2018, it is nice to consume those foods which are healthy for your tummy.

This festival is all about eating sumptuous and sweet treats, therefore it is necessary to keep a watch out on those foods which are high in calories. Instead of adding sugar to the meals you prepare, add jagerry which is much more healthier for the body. For milk related items, add skim milk which contains less amount of fat and if you want to indulge in fried items like bondas and bajjis, make sure that your quantity is not too much as fried items consumed in summer will only give you digestive problems.

So, this Ugadi 2018, it is time to make a wise and healthy decision where your food is concerned. Here are some of the healthiest Kannadiga Foods To Make Your Ugadi Special This 2018, we think you should cast your eyes on these amazing foods to treat your taste buds too:

Healthy Kannadiga Foods To Make Your Ugadi Special This 2018

Obattu

Turmeric, coconut andJaggery are the three main ingredients which are added to this dish. All of these three ingredients are beneficial to health, especially turmeric which aids in keeping all types of sickness at bay.

Healthy Kannadiga Foods To Make Your Ugadi Special This 2018

Obattu Saaru

This is one of the tastiest dishes you can enjoy for Ugadi. Made with a lot of spices, this dish has a touch of sweet and sour.

Healthy Kannadiga Foods To Make Your Ugadi Special This 2018

Lemon Rice & Puliyogre

Lemon rice’s main ingredient is lemon juice. Therefore this dish when consumed on Ugadi, will not only help to fulfill your celebration, but will also add to keeping your immunity high and your calories low.

 

Healthy Kannadiga Foods To Make Your Ugadi Special This 2018

Kaalu Huli

Another dish you should add to your plate this Ugadi is this delicious Kaalu Huli. The dish which contains black peas, potato, brinjal, onions and tomatoes. These vegetables are fat burners which aids in weight loss. On the other hand, the paste contains chana dal, tamarind, urad dal and jagerry which again are healthy ingredients.

 

Healthy Kannadiga Foods To Make Your Ugadi Special This 2018

Hurali Kaayi Palya

The reason why you should include this dish to your Ugadi special is only because it contains beans. The green vegetable is healthy since it has properties of minerals and fiber without the saturated fat found in some animal proteins. Beans help to keep cholesterol levels down and also aid in looking after the heart keeping diseases at bay.

Healthy Kannadiga Foods To Make Your Ugadi Special This 2018

Kosumbari
This raw salad is healthy as it contains split beans and seasoned with fresh curry leaves and mustard seeds.It is a high in protein treat for Ugadi and is one of the best snacks for the evening.

Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe
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Anti-Inflammatory Juice – Healing Juice

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Inflammation is the root of most diseases

– so why not stop it at the source? This juice is packed with anti-inflammatory foods that leave you feeling great. Pro tip: Use canned pineapple packed in juice (not syrup!) when pineapple isn’t in season to keep this juice easy on the wallet.

Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe
Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe the healing juice

TOTAL TIME- 5 minutes

SERVES- 2

MEAL TYPE – Beverages

DIET TYPE – Gluten-Free, Paleo,Vegan,Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 celery stalks
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • ½ green apple
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 knob ginger

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add all ingredients to vegetable juicer. Gently stir juice and consume immediately.

Most diseases today are due to inflammation. Inflammation damages your cells and arterials walls and can cause High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and digestive disorders. By reducing inflammation, your body is better able to heal from any disease. This Anti-Inflammatory Juice recipe is the perfect blend to help support your body’s natural defenses and reduce inflammation.

Orange, tomato, pineapple and carrot juices are all high in vitamin C, which means they have antioxidant properties, which can neutralize free radicals that lead to inflammation. Tart cherry juice has been shown to protect against gout flares and reduce osteoarthritis symptoms.

But be sensible when drinking juice: it’s delicious, but also high in sugar and calories. Check with your doctor if you’re a fan of grapefruit juice, because it can inactivate or alter the effect of many medications.

Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognizes anything that is foreign—such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. This often triggers a process called inflammation. Intermittent bouts of inflammation directed at truly threatening invaders protect your health.

However, sometimes inflammation persists, day in and day out, even when you are not threatened by a foreign invader. That’s when inflammation can become your enemy. Many major diseases that plague us—including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer’s—have been linked to chronic inflammation.

One of the most powerful tools to combat inflammation comes not from the pharmacy, but from the grocery store. “Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,” says Dr. Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Choose the right foods, and you may be able to reduce your risk of illness. Consistently pick the wrong ones, and you could accelerate the inflammatory disease process.

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