Want to feel better and possibly avoid prescription drugs later in life due to chronic inflammation related diseases? You can avoid chronic inflammation by eating the proper foods. Scientist now know that inflammation appears to play a role in many chronic diseases such as various auto-immune problems like rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and the inflammatory bowel diseases ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Lots of articles at Mayo Clinic Health Letter highlights inflammation’s role in various diseases.
Suzannah Friscia writes at Pointemagazine “As a dancer, chances are your joints and muscles have experienced the painful effects of inflammation. But many foods have been found to either worsen or fight these effects (not surprisingly, fried foods, sugary sodas and refined carbs like white bread are among the inflammatory culprits).”
5 Anti-Inflammatory Foods List
- Omega 3 foods: Foods rich in omega-3s like certain fish, black cod has even more omega-3 fatty acids than does salmon, along with flax seeds, hemp seeds and chia seeds, sea vegetables and walnuts.
- Berries: all berries have anti-inflammatory effects and are just really good for you for a variety of reasons. Tart cherries and blueberries tend to be the most popular but you should eat a variety. Some lesser known berries are black raspberries and sea buckthorn berries.
- Spices: Many spices are nutrient dense along with antioxidants and plenty are well known for anti-inflammatory action. Turmeric is one of the best known but other spices that are very good are cloves, rosemary and ginger.
- Vegetables: Cruciferous plants are some of the better known that contain anti-inflammatory properties. Bok Choy, broccoli, cabbage, kale and cauliflower all belong to the cruciferous family. Beets, celery and dark leafy greens are all excellent choices also.
- Teas and herbs: Green tea is the most famous and popular but other teas or herbs include nettle leaf, willow bark, regular black tea and rose hips.
Consuming a variety of anti-inflammatory foods everyday is a really good way to help your body feel better and to possibly even avoid having to take medication later in life or for a chronic inflammation illness.
