How to Fight Inflammation with Food

If you suffer from chronic inflammation (muscle stiffness and joint achiness) you know the burden of constant pain. Sometimes, simple changes in your diet can spell serious relief. Read on for some tips on how to fight inflammation with some calm inducing foods.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Incorporate fish into your diet. Salmon and trout are two excellent sources of Omega-3 fatty fish that are know to help fight inflammation. Aim for 2-4 servings per week.

2. Snack on seeds and nuts. The next time you need a mid-day snack, grab a handful of almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds or walnuts (walnuts are also brain-boosters to boot).

3. Eat your beans. Otherwise know as legumes, these little goodies are packed with fiber and help ease chronic inflammation. There are so many varieties (kidney, black, lima, etc.) and so many ways to incorporate them into your meals so find some good recipes and be creative.

4. Up your daily fruit and vegetable intake. Fruit and veggies are antioxidants and antioxidants are inflammation fighters. Enough said.

5. Cook with garlic and olive oil. Both proven to be inflammation fighters, garlic and olive oil are the perfect start to a great meal.

6. Use inflammation fighting spices. Incorporate turmeric, ginger, and rosemary into your cooking to help calm inflammation.

7. Stop eating animal fats. This is probably the hardest tip for most people but just might be the most important. You may need to cut animal fats from your diet for a few weeks to become a believer but the results just might surprise you.

Tips & Warnings

• Exercise regulary.
• Avoid trans-fats (processed foods).
• Cut back on your sugar intake.

[crgibs]

on 11/10/2009 Great nutritional advice for overall good health. 5*