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Anti-Inflammatory Foods
When Life Gives You Lemons N Limes…
If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), arthritis, and citrus sensitivities, most citrus foods can provoke inflammation. An acidic environment can place undue stress on the body, leaving you susceptible to disease.…
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Root Vegetables: Anti-inflammatory Powerhouses
Sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, turnips, radishes, beets are all anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powerhouses. The beta-carotene in sweet potatoes has been shown to fight inflammation, and eating them regularly can help ease joint pain…
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Anti-inflammatory Basil
Eugenol, a volatile oil found in basil, inhibits the enzymes that produce inflammation, the same enzymes that are targeted by NSAID pain relievers. These anti-inflammatory properties help lower your risk of conditions like arthritis. heart…
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Can Yoghurt Help Reduce Inflammation?
According to the Arthritis Foundation, USA, yoghurt is associated with decreased inflammation, decreased insulin resistance and may prevent type 2 diabetes. Nutrition researchers believe that yoghurt's anti-inflammatory power comes from the…
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Chew On A Few Basil Leaves…
Research shows that obesity results in a state of chronic inflammation. Basil, that suppresses chronic inflammation, could help prevent associated diseases. Eugenol, a volatile compound found in basil, is responsible for the…
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Avoid Trans Fats
Trans-fatty acids (TFAs) are bad fats because they promote inflammation and heart disease. Fortunately, there are a growing number of products in grocery stores that are TFA-free. Look for labels like ‘Nonhydrogenated’ or ‘Trans Fatty…
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How Foods Fight Inflammation
Many factors affect inflammation, and your diet is one of them. Sometimes, food causes your body to react with inflammation, which can make existing illnesses worse and raise your risk for several serious diseases. So, if you already have…
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How Foods Impact Inflammation
Sugar and foods that are made up of simple carbohydrates, also described as high glycemic index foods, are associated with inflammation. Diets that are low in sugar and simple carbohydrates have been shown to be associated with…
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Choose Low-Fat Dairy
Low-fat or nonfat milk, yogurt, and cheese are excellent sources of dairy. They are both a rich source of calcium and are low on the glycemic index. The benefit here is that low-glycemic index foods do not increase inflammation in the body…
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Ketchup, anyone?
Tomatoes are an abundant source of lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid and has significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Including tomatoes in your daily diet can reduce your risk for inflammatory health conditions. Lycopene…
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