Anti-Inflammatory Plant Power
Plants have super powers! Eating more fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and herbs can help feel, look, and be our best. Here is a list of some of the top plants and foods to eat for inflammation plus foods to avoid inflammation.
Foods to eat to help reduce inflammation:
Tomatoes- they are the richest source of lycopene, a potent antioxidant. Tomato products improve antioxidant defenses and reduces the risk of inflammatory diseases.
Fruits like strawberries, blueberries, oranges , and cherries - berries are rich with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory activity, oranges have over 170 phytochemical and 60 flavonoids. That means they are packed with anti-inflammatory power, which can be more powerful than medicine when taken regularly. Cherries are a rich source of polyphenols and vitamin C, all great for anti-inflammatory
Nuts-they are high in fiber, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, and Omega 3 fats which have anti-inflammatory effects
Olive oil- contains numerous phenolic compounds the exert potent anti-inflammatory actions
Foods to Avoid
Fried Foods - they stimulate production of compounds in the body that directly stimulate inflammation in the body
Refined Carbs - breads, muffins, sugary processed foods
Soda
