Anti-Inflammatory Foods

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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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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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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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 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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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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Inflammation is the part of obesity that can also lead to diabetes and heart disease. So, when we lose weight, we are also helping prevent our bodies from becoming metabolically out-of-balance. By disrupting our fat cell metabolism,…
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Probiotics restore the composition of your gut flora - the gut microbiome - and introduce beneficial functions to gut microbial communities, to help prevent inflammation. Research shows that they reduce common biomarkers of inflammation,…
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This delicious, low calorie smoothie is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and the anti-inflammatory ginger, which is helpful for treating symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Ingredients ½ cup…
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Not all fats are bad. In fact, some of them, like omega-3s, are absolutely beneficial to your overall health and even weight management. When you don’t have enough omega-3 fats in your diet and you eat saturated fat, the saturated fat…
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