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Inflammation Fighting Super Heroes

November 21, 2020 by Teri Sprouse

Anchovies

Inflammation has been implicated in all kinds of disease in the last few years.  Heart disease, cancer, autoimmune conditions and strokes are just a few of the ailments associated with inflammation.  Inflammation does have benefits too. It is the short term process your body uses to heal itself after a cut or injury.  Unfortunately, if the inflammation response goes on for too long or happens in a place where it is not needed, it can start to cause problems.  Below are some foods that might be helpful to fight chronic inflammation.

  • Fatty fish:  Fatty fish such as salmon, trout, anchovies and mackerel are loaded with omega three fatty acid which can be metabolized into resolving and protectins, both with anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Garlic:  Eating garlic, especially cooked garlic, has been found to help prevent pro-inflammatory cytokines from developing.
  • Avocado and olive oil:  Both avocado and olive oil are loaded with polyphenols and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats to help reduce inflammation.
  • Cruciferous vegetables:  Munching on cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, kale and cauliflower has been associated with a decreased risk of heart disease and cancer.
  • Berries:  All types of berries contain the antioxidants, anthocyanins, which have anti-inflammatory effects in the body. 
  • Tomatoes:  Tomatoes are loaded with the antioxidant lycopene.  Cooking tomatoes increases their lycopene content.
  • Green tea:  Drinking green tea provides your body with epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) an antioxidant that reduces inflammatory cytokine production in the body.

Inflammatory foods to avoid include fried foods, baked goods with trans-fat, soda, sugar, refined carbs and processed meats.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: anchovies, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, berries, Blueberries, Broccoli, cauliflower, fatty acid, Kale, omega 3, salmon, strawberries, tomatoes

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