Foods that help fight inflammation
Anti-inflammatory foods
Anti-inflammatory diet can include
- Mushrooms
- tomatoes
- avocado
- olive oil
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Spinach
- Kale
- Collards
- Swiss chard
- Bell peppers
- Chili peppers
- Turmeric
- Sweet potatoes
Nuts
- Almonds
- Walnuts
Dark Chocolate
- at least 70% cocoa
- Cocoa Powder
Fruits
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Grapes
- Cherries
- Oranges
Dry Beans
- navy beans
- kidney beans
- pinto beans
- black beans
full of fiber, and they contain polyphenols that work as antioxidants
minerals, B-complex vitamins, and vitamin K
Drinks
- Green tea
epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG)
fatty fish
- salmon
- mackerel
- tuna
- sardines
- herring
protein and the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
EPA and DHA help reduce inflammation
Foods that cause inflammation
Try to avoid or limit these foods as much as possible:
- Processed foods: potato chips and fast food
- refined carbohydrates, pastries, white breads, white rice, crackers, and biscuits
- French fries and fried foods
- soda and sugar-sweetened beverages
- red meat burgers, steaks
- Processed meats: bacon, ham, and hot dogs
- margarine, shortening, margarine, lard