Pineapple Smoothie for Healthy Joints

Ingredients

• 2 cups of diced pineapple
• 1 cup of rolled oats
• 2 cups of water
• 1 glass of freshly made orange juice
• 1 cinnamon stick or a teaspoon of organic cinnamon powder –Organic Traditions.
• Raw organic honey.
• Optional: Organic unsweetened almond milk

Method

• Add water and the oats to a pot and allow to cook for a few minutes. Allow it to cook well and let is cool down.
• Place orange juice, oats, cinnamon, pineapple and honey in a blender.
• Mix all ingredients together and add water to make the smoothie thinner if desired. If you wish you can also add some almond milk at this stage.

It is recommended to drink this smoothie on a regular basis where joint and knee pain relief should be experienced.

Nutritional nugget:

• Cinnamon contains the natural compound cinnamaldehyde, that may help to support  a reduction in inflammatory processes as well as provide blood circulation support throughout the body. Cinnamon has also shown to prevent tissue damage at the joints and reduce the activity of bone cells involved in the breakdown of bone tissue. It may be useful especially with symptoms of arthritis such as joint pain, stiffness or swelling, making it hard for the adequate movement
  
  
• Pineapple contains the active compound bromelain, with has shown to exert powerful anti-inflammatory effects and may help to relieve sore knees and joint pain.
  
  
• Vitamin C from the orange juice not only supports the immune system but also supports iron absorption; collagen formation for the skin, joints, bones and oral health (teeth and gums); energy and mood levels as well as antioxidant protection. Vitamin C and the natural bioflavonoids in the orange overall have shown to help with strong ligaments and tendons.
  
  
• Silicon is also present as it is found in oats. Silicon is known to help support the body in making more collagen and helping with the absorption of calcium for our bones. It helps to maintain cartilage, skin, hair and nails. Silicon is also great for the elderly as natural depletion from the body occurs with age. Other sources also include grains such as barley, rice or the plant horsetail.