Foods that Fight Inflammation

Posted on: December 7th, 2016

So first things first: What is inflammation?

Well, inflammation is one of your body’s natural defenses. It happens when your body needs to heal something, and it’s an attempt to remove harmful stimuli. For example, damaged cells, pathogens, or irritants.

It can actually be a good thing! If you are injured and experiencing inflammation, it means your body is doing it’s job to heal. But it becomes a bad thing when it is continuous, or when it is part of an illness.

So what can you do to fight harmful inflammation? Here we list 5 foods that will help fight inflammation naturally.

1. Green Leafy vegetables- Kale, Spinach and Bok Choy are all rich in antioxidants and vitamins K, A and C. Load up on the greens for one meal a day and decrease your inflammation all day.

2. Blueberries- Are rich in antioxidants. Take them with you, pop a few every hour for a quick, tasty snack.

3. Walnuts- Omega 3 fatty acids are extremely important. They fight inflammation and decrease the amount of free radicals (bad) roaming around in your body.  Walnuts are another perfect snack on the go.

4. Chia Seeds- Are packed full of antioxidants that help fight inflammation, lower blood pressure and regulate cholesterol.

5. Turmeric- One of the most potent anti-inflammatories. It helps the body fight foreign invaders and also has a role in repairing damage. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. The curcumin content of turmeric is not that high. You will need to take an extract that contains significant amounts of curcumin to get the full effect.