Anti-inflammatory diet

Did you know that while its normal for your body to be in activation to fight an immune reaction, when your immune system remains activated for a longer period, health problems may arise.

When an inflammation reaction is triggered by the body for several days, you may start to feel pain in various places of your body which can effect your mood, your sleep and your day-to-day movements.

In fact, various diseases, including cancer, diabetes, heart problems, depression, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s, are often associated with chronic inflammation.

It is suggested in these cases to adopt a anti-inflammatory diet to help minimize inflammation and lower the pain and other symptoms.

The most suggested anti-inflammatory foods to add in your diet are

• Omega-3 fatty acid rich fish (salmon, tuna)
• tomatoes
• nuts (like almonds and walnuts)
• berries (like blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries)
• olive oil and coconut oil
• dark, leafy greens (like kale and spinach)
• whole grains (like quinoa, brown rice, wild rice)
• red grapes
• beans and lentils
• avocado
• olives
• broccoli
• cauliflower
• green tea (matcha)
• spices, like pepper, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon
• dark chocolate
• chia seeds
• flax seeds
• citrus (like oranges and lemons)
• natural sweeteners (like dates and pure maple syrup)
• root starches (like sweet potatoes, beets, and potatoes)

Avoiding dairy and gluten in your diet can also help lower inflammation and help lower the stress reaction on your body.