Our diet is one of the best ways to get chronic inflammation under control and boost our health and well being too! Trying adding some of the below foods to your diet each day.
Green leafy vegetables - rich in antioxidants that restore cellular health.
Bok choy - robust antioxidants that scavenge free radicals
Celery - anti inflammatory properties that help improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels. excellent source of potassium.
Broccoli - vitamins, flavonoids and carotenoids which work to lower oxidative stress.
Green tea - full of antioxidants in particular catechins which prevent oxidative stress.
Beetroot - fights and repairs damage caused by inflammation
Blueberries - Contains quercetin which fights inflammation
Turmeric - contains several anti inflammatory compounds
Salmon - excellent source of omega 3’s which are excellent anti inflammatory fighters.
Dark chocolate - high in antioxidants and other important nutrients
Avocado - excellent source of healthy fats and rich in potassium.
Bone broth - contains chondroitin sulphates and glucosamine with reduce inflammation especially in arthritis and joint pain.
Chia seeds - which contain both omega 3 and 6. It has the ability to reverse inflammation.
Ginger - acts as an immune modulator that helps reduce inflammation.
Flaxseeds - contain polyphenols which support the growth of probiotics in the gut.
*Try adding a super food smoothie to your morning routine containing some of the above ingredients. This just a list of 16 inflammation fighting foods - there are many more out there!
While adding the above to your diet, start removing foods from the list of foods below as these foods can increase levels of inflammation in your body.
