Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Red bell peppers are an excellent source of antioxidants and capsaicin, both of which are potent inflammation fighters. The quercetin in the bell peppers boosts your body’s absorption of anti-inflammatory curcumin. They are also versatile;…
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According to research, barley has anti-inflammatory effects. Says a study, which appears in the journal ‘Antioxidants & Redox Signaling’, barley contains selenium. Getting selenium from the diet can help prevent inflammation. Barley…
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Globe artichokes are prickly plants with partly edible leaves enclosing a tasty ‘heart’. Their most important nutrients are vitamin C and iron. Says research published in the ‘Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan’, cynarin might…
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A cross between a raspberry, a blackberry and a loganberry, the boysenberry was first developed and grown in the 1920s. Boysenberries have anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. Research shows that the anthocyanins in boysenberries…
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Cinnamon is widely used both as a bark extract and powder. An effective anti-inflammatory, cinnamon’s benefits are thought to be from one of its antioxidant compounds, cinnamaldehyde, which gives it a rich aroma and flavour and can also…
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Obesity results in a state of chronic inflammation. Sweet basil, a herb that has been used since antiquity, has anti-inflammatory effects. Essential oils in basil, including eugenol, linalool, and citronellol, help fight inflammation in…
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Oranges are high in a flavonoid called narirutin -- an anti-inflammatory agent, antioxidant and a metabolite. Oranges are rich in vitamin C and fibre, making them a great choice for weight loss. They provide fewer calories compared to their…
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A study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention says that cabbage varieties are sources of important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, including sulforaphane and flavonoids, like apigenin, kaemferol and…
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Grains like brown rice, quinoa, and millet play a significant role in an anti-inflammatory diet. Brown rice is high in magnesium, along with the antioxidant selenium, which protects cells from damage. Quinoa is a complete plant-based source…
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Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, scallions and chives offer multiple anti-inflammatory benefits. Onions, for instance, are a rich source of the anti-inflammatory vitamin C and quercetin, which help relieve allergy symptoms. Onions also…
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