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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Feeling constantly tired, bloated, or achy for no apparent reason? Chronic inflammation might be the hidden culprit. Let’s break down if the anti-inflammatory diet really lives up to the buzz.
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Inflammation is your body’s natural defence. But it can damage tissues, joints, and even your gut when it lingers too long. That’s when it turns from helpful to harmful.
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This isn’t a fad; it’s a way of eating that calms internal inflammation. It focuses on real, wholesome foods while cutting out known inflammatory triggers.
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Fatty fish like salmon and leafy greens like spinach, berries, turmeric, ginger, nuts, seeds, and olive oil contain antioxidants and omega-3s that soothe inflammation.
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Refined carbs (white bread, sugar), processed meats, fried foods, and sugary beverages as these foods help fuel the fire of chronic inflammation.
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Some studies have link this diet to lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, reduced joint pain, lower blood sugar, better digestion and improved skin health.
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Not at all; it’s more about swapping, not sacrificing, just replacing processed snacks with fruits, using turmeric while cooking, and saying yes to home-cooked meals.
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Plenty of traditional Indian foods are naturally anti-inflammatory, like millet, turmeric milk, coconut oil, methi, curry leaves, amla, curd, drumsticks and mustard seeds.
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People with arthritis, PCOS, gut issues, anyone battling fatigue or chronic bloating or those looking for sustainable wellness over strict dieting.
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The anti-inflammatory diet isn’t just a trend, it’s a long-term strategy to protect your body, balance hormones, and feel your best, naturally and deliciously.
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