Watch: 8 Foods In Your Kitchen That Are Great Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Inflammation can either be food or bad for you. Usually, when you have an anti-inflammatory diet, your body signals to your immune system that a foreign invader such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical is present in the body. This often triggers a process called inflammation. Intermittent bouts of inflammation directed at truly threatening invaders protect your health.

Diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer’s—have been linked to chronic inflammation.

Research has proven that certain foods help us to fight inflammation as the most powerful tools to combat inflammation comes not from the pharmacy, but from the grocery store

Adding the following foods below can help you prevent inflammation.

1. Berries are bursting with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds like anthocyanins and ellagitannins.
2. Whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat bread and oatmeal are fiber-rich, which helps to lower inflammation.
3. Matcha contains a compound called epigallocatechin-3-gallate, which is a superhero against inflammation.
4. Walnuts contain polyunsaturated fats, which have been shown to help prevent cardiovascular disease.
5. Pomegranates are better at fighting inflammation than wine or green tea!
6. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage are rich in fiber and key phytochemicals, such as glucosinolates.
7. Fatty fish, like salmon, tuna, and sardines are rich in omega-3s, which fight inflammation.
8. Olive oil is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and joint and neurological diseases.

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Foods that cause inflammation
Try to avoid or limit these foods as much as possible:

• Refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and pastries.
• French fries and other fried foods
• Soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages
• Red meat (burgers, steaks) and processed meat (hot dogs, sausage)
• Margarine, shortening, and lard