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Step 1
Antioxidants fight disease.Eat foods high in antioxidants. Antioxidants improve circulation and digestion and also naturally reduce inflammation in the body. Many conditions and disease (arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, cataracts, high blood pressure, cancer, hypertension, birth defects, etc) can be avoided or improved by eating foods high in antioxidants 5-9 times a day. Here are SOME examples of foods that are high in antioxidants:
- strawberries
- blueberries
- raspberries
- blackberries
- grapes
- prunes
- fish (salmon, herring, mackerel, etc)
- broccoli
- papayas
- cantaloupe
- nuts (flaxseed, walnuts, etc)
- beans
- peppers
- beats
- asparagus
- sweet potatoes
- carrots
- pumpkin
- apricots
- tomatoes
- extra virgin olive oil
- dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
Basically eat foods (raw fruits and vegetables) that are bright in color. The more colorful the better they are for you. -
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Processed foods increase inflammation.Avoid processed foods (anything in a box or package and doesn't look like it just came from the farm!) - processed foods are not rich in antioxidants. Processed foods contain saturated fat, trans fat, refined carbohydrates and preservatives which actually increase inflammation throughout your body. Many processed foods contain white flour in them - be sure to avoid white flour altogether.
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Step 3
Water aids digestion.Drink plenty of water and avoid sugary drinks. Water keeps your body hydrated and helps with digestion. Green tea is a great source of antioxidants and a good option to sugary drinks (avoid putting sugar in the tea!)
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Step 4
Losing weight reduces pressure.Exercise regularly. Exercising for 30-60 minutes 3-5 times a week will help you naturally lose weight and reduce the amount of body weight exerting pressure on your joints and ligaments. Less pressure means less inflammation in your body.













Comments
lighthouse1958 said
on 10/14/2009 I do eat colorful fruits and veggies, I lack on the water and exercise a bit. I get inflammation in my lower back alot. I do know from experience that exercise and diet does help. I have been there and done that, but not so much anymore. I need to get back on the wagon again, like they say. Very good information. 5*
evgnspaces said
on 7/21/2009 Good to know that this diet reduces inflammantion in the body too.
woot said
on 6/16/2009 I was quite surprised to see dark chocolate on the list of foods high in antioxidants. What a blessing!
mweise said
on 6/15/2009 Loved the list of foods - I will be feeding some of them to family members with arthritis. Thanks for such a helpful article!
apalmer said
on 5/30/2009 A really great article with helpful information on reducing inflammation in the body with proper nutrition and exercise. Thanks for sharing it!