Inflammation
It is well established that inflammation is at the root cause of most diseases, including arthritis, heart disease, asthma, degenerative brain disorders and cancer. Consuming anti-inflammatory foods on a daily basis can transform your heath, ameliorate and possible even cure these diseases. Studies show that patients who consume anti-inflammatory foods on a regular basis are able to discontinue some of their medications.
One of the most well known anti-inflammatory diets is the Mediterranean diet comprising of abundant fresh vegetables and fruit, wild caught fish, little or no red meat, and no chemicals or meat additives. This diet is rich on antioxidants, minerals and essential fats.
Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Even small changes can make an impact on your heath, and are typically easier to sustain and adapt to. I encourage you to add these foods to your diet on a daily basis.
- Green Leafy Vegetables ... These vegetables are rich in anti-inflammatory flavonoids and antioxidants. They are also high in vitamins A, C and K, which protect the brain against oxidative stress.
- Celery ... Celery is high in anti-oxidants and lowers blood pressure as well as cholesterol. Celery seeds lower inflammation and help fight bacterial infections. Celery is high in vitamin K as well as vitamins A, C and potassium.
- Beets ... Beets contain betalain, who inhabits enzymes that trigger inflammation. They are also high in folate, manganese, potassium and magnesium.
- Broccoli ... Broccoli is rich in antioxidants, flavonoids and carotenoids which lower oxidative stress, inflammation and the risk of cancer. They are high in vitamins K and C, chromium, folate, vitamins B6, E, A and manganese.
- Blueberries ... Blueberries contain quercetin that lowers inflammation and the risk of cancer. They are high in vitamins K and C as well as manganese.
- Pineapple ... Pineapple contains bromelain which reduces inflammation, modulates the immune system and stops blood platelets from sticking together.
- Wild Caught Salmon ... Wild caught salmon is rich in anti-inflammatory essential fatty acids, especially omega-3s. Studies show that omega-3s reduce heart disease, cancer and arthritis. Wild caught salmon is rich in vitamins B12, D, B3, B6, selenium and phosphorus.List Item
- Walnuts ... Walnuts contain antioxidants that help protect against metabolic syndrome. cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. They are high in omega-3 and manganese.
- Chia Seeds ... Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 and help reverse inflammation, and lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
- Flaxseeds ... Flaxseeds are rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients, omega-3s and lignans which help balance hormone and cellular health. They are rich in vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus.
- Turmeric Turmeric contains the potent anti-inflammatory cur cumin. It is also rich in manganese and vitamin B6.
- Ginger ... Ginger reduces inflammation and breaks down toxins in your organs.