You are what you eat and having inflammation is something you want to avoid. Here are few foods to try that can lower inflammation.
- Chocolate and wine. Red wine has anti-inflammatory chemicals like reseveratrol. Dark chocolate 70% or higher protects against inflammation, and research suggests that hot cocoa does too.
- Giner and Turmeric. Either dried or fresh, are among the most healthful spices. Among herbs, try a sprinkle of fresh rosemary.
- Omega 3 fats. These are among the most potent anti-inflammatory foods. Best sources: fatty fish like salmon and tuna; walnuts and canola oil.
- Red onions, tomatoes, broccoli, red grapes, berries, and oranges are all packed with chemicals called flavonoids that have anti-inflammatory properties.
Avoid:
- Trans Fats: More and more research shows that they drive inflammation.
- Rancid fats: Don’t heat oil to the point that it’s smoking, since that oxidizes and turns them info inflammation boosters. Also, avoid old peanut butter.
- White Starches. Flour, sugar, white rice, and instant mashed potatoes for example, all cause quick spikes in blood sugar levels, cause the production of advanced glycation and products that spur inflammation.
- Animal Fats: Food high in egg yolks, red meat, poultry contain high amounts of arachidonic acid a molecule in the body that creates inflammation.
