Strawberry, Lemon And Watermelon Smoothie For Inflammation

Inflammation is a defensive response of the body to infection or damaged tissue. It is something very common in our day to day, especially if we suffer from joint problems or even the classic fluid retention.

In the event that a problem of this type occurs, it is necessary to go to a professional to recommend the appropriate treatment, as it should not be treated with any of the foods presented here.

Today in our space we explain how to make a delicious smoothie that could serve as a complement to medical treatment.

The inflammation can be acute or chronic. Hence, we present long periods of pain, swelling and some limitation when carrying out our daily tasks. It is important to have a medical diagnosis and adequate treatment to help us alleviate these inflammatory processes.

Inflammation: a very common problem

Inflammation does not appear only when we hit ourselves: there are many internal agents that can cause this problem. An example of this can be a virus, an allergic reaction, a lowering of defenses, a process of bone wear or even a migraine.

When a tissue is damaged or inflamed, what happens is the following:

• The cells of the affected tissue release histamine, which causes the blood vessels to dilate.
• Blood begins to pool in the affected area (hence the redness). In turn, other fluids (pathogens) are also secreted that tend to surround this damaged part and hinder the proper functioning of that organ or that joint.
• The most common when treating infections is to use antibiotics. However, keep in mind that we cannot take this type of medication in excess.

Mismanagement or high use of antibiotics can cause us to lower our defenses and even make us immune to certain viruses and bacteria .

Most common inflammations

Let’s see now which are the most common inflammations in our day to day:

• Catarrhal or allergic inflammations.

• Erythematous inflammations (sunburn).
• Exudative inflammations: peritonitis, pleura …
• Inflammations by bacteriological agents: this would include, for example, from urine infections, to the classic infection by an ingrown toenail.
• Inflammation from blows.
• One of the most common is inflammation due to fluid retention and poor blood circulation.

The benefits of strawberries, lemon and watermelon

Strawberries for inflammation

In addition to the treatment recommended by the doctor in each case, it is believed that some foods could have a positive effect on the problem due to their anti-inflammatory properties.

The results obtained in this study highlight the anti-inflammatory properties of the polyphenols of strawberries and red fruits, especially due to proanthocyanidins. We can take natural or frozen strawberries.

Lemon, a support for the defenses

Lemon is rich in phenolic compounds, as well as vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, essential oils, and carotenoids.

• Lemon could contribute to raising our natural defenses, which will allow us to better fight against viruses and bacteria.
• Lemon is rich in potassium and vitamin C, two elements with positive effects to strengthen the immune system and to cope with the pain of osteoarthritis.

Watermelon, a delicious fruit

Watermelon is a refreshing fruit, very low in fat but rich in folic acid, potassium, magnesium and provitamin A. One of its main benefits is its diuretic action.

• This study suggests that the consumption of watermelon could contribute to the reduction in body weight, and blood pressure.
• The red color of watermelon is due to beta-carotene, an antioxidant that is credited with health benefits.

How to make your strawberry, lemon and watermelon smoothie

Ingredients

• 15 strawberries
• The juice of 1 lemon
• 300 g of watermelon
• 1 liter of water

Preparation

• The first thing we are going to do is clean our strawberries well and then open them in half. Next, we get those 300 grams of fresh watermelon.
• As we have pointed out before, it does not matter if the strawberries are in season or frozen. The benefit is the same. Now, if you cannot find strawberries, you can include another fruit rich in vitamin C, such as a kiwi, a mango, a papaya …
• Next we obtain the juice of that lemon and we go to the blender.
• Add the strawberries, watermelon and lemon juice and blend until all the ingredients are well integrated. Then we add the rest of the water to get a drink that is as homogeneous as possible.

As we discussed at the beginning, this smoothie is not a treatment for inflammation. It is essential to see a doctor to recommend the most appropriate treatment. The smoothie can be a support, as long as the doctor endorses it.