THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACUTE AND CHRONIC INFLAMMATION IN THE BODY

I think I can confidently say I have drank smoothies, juices, even developed recipes that promoted anti-inflammation in the body.

Despite the unpopularity it has gained inflammation is the necessary “evil” in the role it plays in the immune system. There are two types of inflammation acute and chronic.

Acute inflammation is necessary and is the bodies way to protect tissue from injury, infection, or heat. You can see and feel this type of inflammation most of the times.

The swelling and redness that you experience for example when you have been stung by a bee, means that the body is sending all the necessary stem cells, blood, plasma etc basically flooding the body with healing agents. Acute inflammation is temporary.

Chronic Inflammation on the other hand is the type you want to avoid. This type is caused by diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, stress and constant exposure to pollutants and chemicals.  

Bloating, brain fog, sore joints fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues are some of the symptoms of chronic inflammation.

With Chronic inflammation your body is always in fighting mode, the healing agents that your body constantly sends in this case, do the exact opposite they start to break down the healthy cells. Inflammation of this type can last for weeks to months to years.

Research shows that what we put in our body is essentially what is displayed on the outside. Consuming a high sugar diet full of heavy starches and processed foods will produce bloating, constipation, and flare ups such as rashes, these you can often see and feel.

Foods such as leafy green vegetables help with cell function and protecting your immune system, spices like Turmeric, ginger and fruits like pineapple help decrease inflammation in the body.

This Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie is a great way to squeeze in those anti-inflammatory properties.

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The Green Danger: Common Green Smoothie Mistakes

Green smoothies are well documented as being the one thing people should consume for the benefit of their health. Their leafy green goodness making for a nutrient packed snack.

Not switching up your greens is a common mistake with green smoothies . Consuming too much of one green leafy vegetable is said to be harmful.

 Kale affects the thyroid negatively and spinach affects the kidney negatively, due to the oxalic acid content in it which is said to increase the risk of kidney stones.

Unless you are at risk or have thyroid issues or had a case of overdosing on oxalic acid this would not be a concern for. What to eat and what not to eat will always be a debatable topic, but one thing we can all be sure of is that increasing your intake of fresh vegetable and fruits will always do your body good.

A Green Smoothie is the exact thing to add to increase your fruit and vegetable intake.

Whether it’s milk based, fruit juice based or water based this is the right place to be for all your smoothie recipes!

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