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Which fruit juice is good for back pain?

Cherry juice can help relieve muscle pain, which may be chronic or exercise-induced. Cherry juice is easily available to buy at grocery stores and commonly contains the tart cherry extract. Try drinking a glass of cherry juice on a daily basis and see if it has positive effects in relieving your back pain.

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There are a wide variety of natural remedies to soothe your back, which can help reduce the intake of medications or provide an added benefit to your existing medical treatment. Take a look at these natural pain-relieving strategies and find out what works best for you:

1. Enjoy an anti-inflammatory drink every day

When you consume anti-inflammatory foods regularly, several antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and even anti-cancer agents can build up in your blood. Over a period of time, these potent agents can play a significant role in reducing and/or eliminating inflammatory reactions in the body. Consuming these healthy drinks on a regular basis may help reduce your back pain.

Turmeric milk

Turmeric, an Asian spice, contains antioxidant, anti-arthritic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Hewlings SJ, Kalman DS. Curcumin: A Review of Its' Effects on Human Health. Foods. 2017;6(10):92. Published 2017 Oct 22. doi:10.3390/foods6100092 , Daily JW, Yang M, Park S. Efficacy of Turmeric Extracts and Curcumin for Alleviating the Symptoms of Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Med Food. 2016;19(8):717–729. doi:10.1089/jmf.2016.3705 An easy method to consume turmeric is to mix a small quantity (1/2 teaspoon) of turmeric powder in a glass of warm milk. You can add honey or stevia to the milk if you prefer a sweet taste. Consume this drink, preferably just before bedtime to allow the anti-inflammatory process to work while you sleep. Consuming dairy products may increase inflammation in some people. In such cases, trying plant-based milk, such as almond milk can be helpful.

Tart cherry juice

Cherries are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Chai SC, Davis K, Zhang Z, Zha L, Kirschner KF. Effects of Tart Cherry Juice on Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Older Adults. Nutrients. 2019;11(2):228. Published 2019 Jan 22. doi:10.3390/nu11020228 , Kelley DS, Adkins Y, Laugero KD. A Review of the Health Benefits of Cherries. Nutrients. 2018;10(3):368. Published 2018 Mar 17. doi:10.3390/nu10030368 Cherry juice can help relieve muscle pain, which may be chronic or exercise-induced. Kelley DS, Adkins Y, Laugero KD. A Review of the Health Benefits of Cherries. Nutrients. 2018;10(3):368. Published 2018 Mar 17. doi:10.3390/nu10030368 Cherry juice is easily available to buy at grocery stores and commonly contains the tart cherry extract. Try drinking a glass of cherry juice on a daily basis and see if it has positive effects in relieving your back pain.

Ginger-green tea

You can also try infused-herbal drinks, such as ginger-green tea, which contains the pain-relieving benefits of both green tea Oz HS. Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Green Tea Polyphenols. Nutrients. 2017;9(6):561. Published 2017 Jun 1. doi:10.3390/nu9060561 and ginger. Lakhan SE, Ford CT, Tepper D. Zingiberaceae extracts for pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr J. 2015;14:50. Published 2015 May 14. doi:10.1186/s12937-015-0038-8 Ginger-green tea bags can be purchased from grocery stores and you can easily enjoy a cup either at work or at home. Over a period of time, these anti-inflammatory agents can build up in your bloodstream, so including these drinks in your daily diet will help reduce overall inflammation and prevent new inflammatory pain.

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How do you remove excess water from carrots?

Vegetables with high water content tend to become mushy and bland if they aren't rid of excess moisture before cooking. To do that, you need two things: salt and time. Salting these watery vegetables draws out extra water and flavor molecules.

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1. Use ½ to 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of vegetables.

When it comes to salting vegetables, we prefer kosher salt. It clings to the vegetables better than table salt and is also easier to distribute during the salting process. (And take care not to oversalt your vegetables—you just want to remove the excess water, not encrust the vegetable in salt.) 2. Toss veggies in a colander set inside a bowl and let stand for 30 minutes to 4 hours. The draining time depends on the type, size, and cut of the vegetable, but after 5 to 10 minutes, you will notice liquid pooling on the surface of your veggies’ cut surfaces. (That’s food science in action, folks!) Some recipes, like our Cherry Tomato Salad with Mango and Lime Curry Vinaigrette, reduce and season the leftover liquid into a flavorful sauce.

3. Pat dry (don’t rinse).

Sandwich the drained vegetables between two thick layers of paper towels and press to remove excess moisture. They will have shrunk a bit from moisture loss, but they will have more flavor.