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Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Red Wine Lovers, Rejoice!
Certain properties of red wine seem to have beneficial effects on health when you have it in moderation. Moderate alcohol consumption (one drink per day for women, one to two drinks per day for men) has consistently been linked to lower…
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Steam Or Sauté
Overcooking food can increase inflammation. Overcooking or charring foods on the grill can lead to compounds called AGEs that are heat-generated advanced glycation end products. These AGEs increase inflammation in the body and also increase…
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Add Almonds To your Diet
Almonds contain more fibre than most nuts, and so they’re a good choice for weight management. They also offer some cholesterol-reducing benefits from the healthy fats. They are also a good source of antioxidant vitamin E. Research suggests…
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Cut Down On Omega-6s
You can make the cells of your body less inflammatory by eating more omega-3s, and decreasing your ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s (in your diet and, consequently, in the cells of your body). In order to achieve the optimal 4:1 ratio of…
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Have A Piece Of Dark Chocolate
Chocolate lovers will be happy to know that dark chocolate, when you have it in moderation, is a healthy part of an anti-inflammatory diet. Dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols called catechins that have antioxidant properties.…
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Fight Inflammation With The Right Foods
Excessive body weight the clearest links between inflammation and disease. Carrying extra weight, especially on your abdomen, is a risk factor for inflammation. Abdominal fat is metabolically-active tissue. Metabolically-active fat tissue…
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Say No To Meals Low In Fat But High In Simple Carbs
Research shows that diets that are low in sugar and simple carbs are associated with significantly less inflammation than diets that are low-fat but high in simple carbs. Mediterranean diets or diets that are made up of monounsaturated…
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Eat To Beat Inflammation
You can have a huge impact on inflammatory disorders by simply selecting the right foods and preparing meals in a way that retains as much goodness as possible. Aim to include:
Cold Extracted Extra Virgin Olive Oil – It provides a…
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Zinc To Prevent Inflammation
Zinc is a mineral, which combats inflammation. Studies have shown that people with low levels of zinc have high levels of inflammation in their body. Add sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts to your salads or eat pumpkin seeds as a tasty snack…
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Anti-Inflammatory Oregano
Oregano is rich in numerous vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. Its high levels of antioxidants that make it a superfood of interest. It has one of the highest levels of antioxidants of all herbs. The active compounds in oregano also…
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