Foods to fight inflamation?

hsrunningmom

So, what foods are really good at fighting inflamation? I would really like to add foods to my diet that help decrease inflamation but not sure where to start. Thanks.

411lisa

All vegetables and fruit have antioxidants . Some have more than others so do some homeword on Words like "superfood" or "superfruit". Antioxidants help to fight inflammation by attacking the free radicals in your body. Free radicals are bad and are the cause much inflammation. So eating LOtS of vegetables is good.

soonernick

I take a milk thisle supplement. Do your homework about it though. there are some good and bad things said about it.

mamitosami

Intermittent fasting is said to help with inflammation. I don't know about specific foods though... good luck to you...

rmhand

Fresh pineapple has an enzyme that reduces inflamation. I have heard omega-3s, most berries, and aloe vera juice also reduce inflamation.

titianwasp

Almonds, green tea, dark chocolate, blueberry/pomegranate/acai juices all help. (Go easy on the dark chocolate of course)

Altandra

Avoid nightshades like peppers and eggplants.

november03

Cherry Juice is fantastic!!!! I buy it in the dairy section with the other juices. It costs about $20.00 month. I take 2 table spoons mix in 6oz of water, heat and drink warm before bed. Has worked wonders in the past for me!!!! Google benifits of Cherry Juice. It is pretty fantastic! Good luck

yeabby

Avoid nightshades like peppers and eggplants.

Yes. This. Potatoes and Tomatoes also fall into this list.

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illecl

There are lots of websites that talk about anti-inflammation diets. Low-sugar and low (bad) fats is important. Healthy oils like olive oil, fish oil, flaxseed, etc. are good. Sugar is the most important thing to avoid. It also involves eating foods that don't have alot of additives. Lean types of protein too.

I felt better quickly after giving up sugar (for the most part).

Carol

mom2mozart

foods with Omega 3 oils (canola oil, fish - sardines, mackerel, salmon, tuna), nuts and seeds (esp. walnuts, almonds), cranberries, grapes, cherries, brocolli, cocoa powder. Avoid high fat foods - cheese, fatty meats, and full fat dairy products - as they fuel inflammation.

Howbouto

Any fruits, veggies, nuts, fish, and grass feed meat will help. Pretty much whole foods. But most importantly to keep inflamation down reduce your intake of refined carbs and most importantly SUGAR (any type, natural or refined, artificial or "real").

rr430rd

Omega 3 fatty acids like salmon, walnuts and flaxseed are good for inflammation. If it is joint inflammation eat cherries or drink cherry juice.

groomchick

I just had surgery and the doctor recommended lots of pineapple...good for inflamation and bruising. They even make some herbals that help. Bromalain & Arnica

tjdimplez

This a topic close to my heart because I had problems with inflammation. After much research and trial and error here are somethings that helped me. Some foods that help with inflammation are Omega3 rich foods, Pineapples, Broccoli, & spinach. I would include those items every chance I got in my diet. Also fasting helps.

Laceybaby1967

There are lots of websites that talk about anti-inflammation diets. Low-sugar and low (bad) fats is important. Healthy oils like olive oil, fish oil, flaxseed, etc. are good. Sugar is the most important thing to avoid. It also involves eating foods that don't have alot of additives. Lean types of protein too.

I felt better quickly after giving up sugar (for the most part).

Carol

^^^^this

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Most Anti-inflammatory eating plans are focused on lean proteins, good fats such as coconut oil and olive oil, lots of green leafy vegetables and fruits and non-gluten grains.

Removing dairy, night shade (fruits / vegetables), gluten containing grains (especially wheat) and sugar alleviate a lot of inflammation.

I know some people have had to cut out eggs also.

HugznKiki

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TurnagainWoman

Hi hsrunningmom,
I've been studying about inflammation. As others have said, fruits and veggies are excellent additions to your diet. But there's more to it than that. I now believe that what you need to AVOID might count more than what you ADD, because all the good food in the world can't cancel out the damage caused by a high intake of processed carbs. This is explained in excruciating detail in Barry Sear's book "The Zone Diet". The bottom line is that excess carbs and/or calories in a day cause your body to produce excess insulin, which triggers the production of inflammatory prostaglandins. He recommends a carb to protein ratio of 4 to 3. This became surprisingly real in my life, when I became diabetic,:sick: and my doctor put me on the Southbeach Diet - avoiding all the "evil white foods", like sugar, salt, flour, fat, rice and potatoes, plus adding the fresh produce and Omega 3s. Not only did I lose over 40 pounds, I was stunned when my asthma of 40 years completely went away. My allergies subsided. The pain in my muscles and joints diminished. The red rash on my face totally disappeared. And my blood sugar returned to normal, without medication.:happy: As I became less careful, the weight came back. So did all the inflammatory symptoms. I learned my lesson, and I'm happy to have joined this excellent website today. Here's hoping for both of us and others, delicious, inflammation-free meals, and painless results.:flowerforyou:

hsrunningmom

Wow! Such wonderful information and a lot to take in and absorb. It's good to know that I already have a few things already incorporated into my diet like the coconut and olive oils and Omega 3s. I know I don't get enough fruits and vegetables so I'm going to have to make an effort on that. My doctor wants to check for a gluten alergy so I can't give any of that up until after the test. I know ther are other things mentioned I'm going to have to look into. Thank you so much for all the information!

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