{"id":99463,"date":"2025-02-10T08:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T01:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/levanews.com\/?p=54362"},"modified":"2025-02-10T08:30:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T01:30:58","slug":"smoothie-to-support-stronger-knee-tendons-ligaments-and-achy-joints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/smoothie-to-support-stronger-knee-tendons-ligaments-and-achy-joints\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoothie To Support Stronger Knee Tendons, Ligaments, and Achy Joints"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-54369 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/02%5C/477401056_122204074760227701_1704873152660202411_n.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1080\"' height='\"969\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p><em><strong>As we age, these tissues naturally become weaker and less flexible, leading to discomfort and increased susceptibility to injury. However, the right nutrition can help repair and maintain these essential components, reducing pain and improving mobility.\n<h3><strong>Joint-Supporting Smoothie Recipe\n<p>A smoothie is a simple and delicious way to incorporate multiple joint-supporting nutrients into your diet. The following recipe is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients to help keep your joints healthy and pain-free.\n</p><h4><strong>Pineapple Cherry Joint-Nourishing Smoothie\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup water or unsweetened plant-based milk\n</li><li>\u00bd cup pineapple chunks\n</li><li>\u00bd cup cherries\n</li><li>1 scoop collagen powder (unflavored)\n</li><li>2 tbsp flaxseed meal\n</li><li>1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon\n</li><li>1 tbsp ground pumpkin seeds or pumpkin seed butter\n\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-54368 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/02%5C/Chi-Chi-Cocktail-Horizontal.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1200\"' height='\"800\"' title='\"\"'>\n</p><p><strong>Optional Add-Ins:\n<ul>\n<li>1 serving curcumin powder for additional anti-inflammatory benefits\n</li><li>1 tsp flavored fish oil or algae oil for omega-3s\n</li><li>1 tsp beet crystals for extra nutrients\n</li><li>Natural sweeteners like raw honey, coconut sugar, or stevia to taste\n\n<p><strong>Instructions:\n<ol>\n<li>Add liquid, fruit, flaxseed meal, and pumpkin seeds to a blender.\n</li><li>Blend until smooth.\n</li><li>Add collagen powder and blend again.\n</li><li>If using fish oil, algae oil, or beet crystals, stir them in at the end.\n</li><li>Serve and enjoy!\n\n<h3><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"alignnone' size-full wp-image-54367 aligncenter src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/echowoven.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/02%5C/Pineapple-Tart-Cherrie-Bone-and-Joint-Care-Smoothie-hero-square.-edit-700.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"700\"' title='\"\"'>\n<h3><strong>Final Thoughts on Eating for Joint Health\n<p>Supporting joint health isn\u2019t just about what you add to your diet\u2014it\u2019s also about what you avoid. Processed foods, excessive omega-6 fatty acids (found in vegetable oils and red meat), refined sugars, fried foods, and alcohol can contribute to inflammation and joint pain.\n</p><p>By focusing on a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods, collagen-supporting nutrients, and essential minerals, you can help reduce discomfort and keep your joints strong and mobile for years to come.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>As we age, these tissues naturally become weaker and less flexible, leading to discomfort and increased susceptibility to injury. However, the right nutrition can help repair and maintain these essential components, reducing pain and improving mobility. 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