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Inflammation Reducing Foods

September 15, 2019 by Teri Sprouse

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As I wrote about a few weeks ago, the foods we eat and the chemicals we expose ourselves to in our environment can have a profound effect on our health.  In my last post, I talked about some of the foods to avoid to reduce  inflammation.  Below I talk about some of the foods that might be helpful in the battle against chronic inflammation.

Berries:  Berries of all types contain anti- inflammatory antioxidants called anthocyanins.  These antioxidants help fight free radical damage and have been shown to boast the immune system and reduce heart disease.

Fatty Fish:  Fatty fish such as salmon, trout, sardines, herring and anchovies are an amazing source of omega 3 fatty acids.  In addition to being important for brain and mental health, omega-3’s are an important anti inflammatory for the body.

Green tea:  Green tea is high in a substance called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). EGCG decreases inflammation by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine production and damage to the fatty acids in your cells.

Cruciferous vegetables:  Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and Brussel sprouts reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer due to their high antioxidant levels.

Mushrooms:  Eating mushrooms may help reduce inflammation in the body.  However, cooking mushrooms seems to reduce their anti-inflammatory powers so it is best to eat them raw or lightly cooked.

These are just a few of the foods that can help you control the inflammation in your body.  There are so many other foods that offer powerful anti -inflammatory properties.  Focusing on eating a diet rich in whole foods that are minimally processed is your best bet for a long and healthy life.

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