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7 Most Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Inflammation can be both good and bad. On one hand, it helps your body defend itself from infection and injury. On the other hand, chronic inflammation can lead to weight gain and disease.
Stress, inflammatory foods and low activity levels can make this risk even greater.
However, studies demonstrate that some foods can fight inflammation.
Here are 7 anti-inflammatory foods.
1. Berries provide antioxidants known as anthocyanins. These compounds may reduce inflammation, boost immunity and reduce your risk of heart disease.
2. Fatty fish hold high amounts of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have anti-inflammatory effects.
3. Broccoli is one of the best sources of sulforaphane, an antioxidant with powerful anti-inflammatory effects.
4. Avocados offer various beneficial compounds that protect against inflammation and may reduce your cancer risk.
5. Green tea’s high EGCG content reduces inflammation and safeguards cells from damage that can lead to disease.
6. Chili peppers and bell peppers are rich in quercetin, sinapic acid, ferulic acid and other antioxidants with strong anti-inflammatory effects.
7. Some edible mushrooms boast compounds that may decrease inflammation. Eating them raw or lightly cooked may help you reap their full anti-inflammatory potential.
All evidence & citations are from US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health
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