Blueberry for Inflammation
Video by Dr. Antonio Flaquer
As I tell my Chiropractic patients in East Dallas, one of the biggest things that people forget when it comes to lowering inflammation, reducing neck and back pain and taking care of their health, is what they are putting into their body. Now this is simple, but most people make it difficult because they believe they need to be on a certain “diet” in order to be healthy. There is apart of that statement that is true which is eating cleaner or healthier will help with the healing process overall. But, does it really have to be called a diet? Or can it be a lifestyle choice that you just decide to choose and say I have to eat healthy or else my body will not be able to function at the optimal level that it’s supposed to. This is why we talk about nutrition all the time in the office with our patients, because what you put into your body dictates how it will function. The green smoothies are something that can easily allow you to get most of the micronutrients that your body is missing. It’s definitely something that helps us get back on the horse in order for healing to take place within our bodies.
The beauty of it is that it only takes about 5 minutes in order to mix one of these up, and they are pretty delicious and refreshing as well. It’s actually a good snack to eat during your lunch time, rather than a heavy meal so you don’t physically crash. I know if you’re reading this, you’ve gone through that feeling because we all have. So it’s important to make sure you put the right stuff into your body, that way your body can function physically, and mentality which will allow you to be more productive in the long run. It’s simple, if you eat cleaner your body will be rewarded and reward you with a better feeling physically. Make sure you make the right choices and give your body the fuel it deserves and needs.
“They are called superfoods according to various food scientists as well as industries due to its flavor, taste, and potent antioxidant activities in the human body. Further, good amounts of ascorbic acid, vitamin K, vitamin B9, magnesium, and dietary fiber are also present. Anthocyanin along with other polyphenols in blueberries altogether perform antioxidant roles in diabetes, antiaging, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, bones, eye health, and cancer.”
Recipe
- Handful of Blueberries
- Handful of Spinach
- Handful of Mangos
- Handful of Pineapples
- Omega 3 Vit A & D
- Probiotics
Reference
Banerjee, S., Nayik, G. A., Kour, J., & Nazir, N. (1970, January 1). Blueberries. SpringerLink. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-7285-2_31
Our Message
We love to help our patients in East Dallas stay healthy. We are here to relieve back pain, neck pain and headaches while also teaching about how our diet and stress effects our over all health. By improving these areas of our lives we can become healthier, stay out of pain and reduce risk of diseases. Our Chiropractors located in Lakewood, near the corner of Mockingbird Ln. and Abrams Rd., want to help you stay healthy and out of pain!
