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Herbs and spices

Garlic: Garlic contains diallyl disulfide – an anti-inflammatory compound that fights inflammatory chemicals.

Turmeric: contains the polyphenol compound curcumin – an anti-inflammatory agent that works to reduce joint inflammation and muscle soreness after exercise.

Cinnamon: contains cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid that reduce inflammation

Black pepper: besides curcumin like turmeric, black pepper also contains its own anti-inflammatory compound

– Cardamom: can block some sources of inflammation

Seafood

Fish and some other seafood contain many compounds containing anti-inflammatory properties, which are currently being studied for exploitation and medicinal use. The best anti-inflammatory fish that are rich in omega 3 fatty acids include:

– Salmon

– Pilchard

– Mackerel

– Oysters

– Snow fish

– Herring

– Anchovy

– Bluefin Tuna

However, experts have also recommended that you should only eat 2 to 3 fish meals per week and should be prepared by baking, steaming, avoiding deep-frying or combining with cream sauce.

Fruits and vegetables

All fruits and vegetables have the effect of reducing, preventing inflammation. Some of the fruits with the best anti-inflammatory effects are:

Tomatoes: contain the antioxidant compound lycopene. This compound can increase further when cooked.

– Green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach: rich in vitamin K, reducing inflammatory diseases including eye disease.

Berries: contain anthocyanins, flavonoids and phenolic acids, which reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of cancer.

Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower: contain anti-inflammatory compounds phenolics and sulforaphane

Nuts

Many nuts contain both Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin E – two compounds with effective anti-inflammatory effects. Some prominent nuts with this use are:

– Brazil nuts

– Hazelnuts

– Pecan

– Pistachio

– Peanut

Some inflammatory foods should be avoided

Processed simple carbohydrates such as white bread, pasta, and baked goods

– Fried foods such as french fries, donuts, etc.

– Red meat, especially processed types such as sausages, bacon…

– Soda, sweet tea and other sugary drinks.

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