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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics

Diet

Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Improve Your Health

Inflammation is a normal healing process of our body that occurs when our tissues get injured. It can be a response to certain toxins, injuries, infection or even heat.

Introduction

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It is caused by white blood cells fighting off invaders like allergens and bacterial or viral infections. 

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Inflammation can be further exacerbated by a diet high in junk food, processed grains, and sugar, as well as by a lack of physical activity. Here are some foods that can help.

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Brightly coloured fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, broccoli, and carrots can help because of the presence of antioxidants and may lessen the effect of free radicals.

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High-fibre foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains like barley, oats and bran.

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Omega-3-rich foods like walnuts, flaxseeds, and fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel.

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Polyphenol (plant chemicals)-rich foods like dark chocolate, apples, citrus fruits, and coffee.

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Although inflammation is a natural process of the body, if it increases or starts harming healthy cells and tissues without a trigger, it will be a worrisome situation. All the foods mentioned above have certain compounds that might help ease inflammation. Go step by step, one thing at a time, along with a healthy lifestyle.

Conclusion

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