Do you have chronic pain and fatigue, skin rashes, and too much phlegm? Or digestive problems like bloating, stomach pain, constipation, or diarrhea? Perhaps you’re carrying excess fat around your belly? If you answered “yes”, chances are you have chronic inflammation.
Inflammation protects your body against infections, and speeds up wound healing. But when inflammation lingers on, it causes other problems. Chronic inflammation happens when your body senses that it is always being attacked. It fights back by making more white blood cells, which attack the nearby healthy tissue and organs.
A lot of things can cause inflammation. Chemicals in air, food and water, stress, sleep issues and visceral fat cells are believed to cause chronic inflammation. And persistent, low-grade inflammation is linked to many health issues, like cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cancer, just to name a few.
The reason so many people suffer from inflammation is because of their diet. In today’s video, we’ll talk about the top 16 anti-inflammatory foods to include in your diet to fight chronic inflammation. Make sure you watch till Number 1, as there will be a few surprises. As always, this video is educational and does not construe medical advice, we are not doctors.
Number 16. Berries.
Want to feel better and look better? Eat more berries! Blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins that reduce the inflammation in the body and reverse cell damage. Pineapple is also a berry and contains the highest amount of an enzyme called bromelain. Bromelain helps stimulate protein digestion, reduce inflammation of the gut, and boost immune function. Get more energy by adding fresh berries to your diet today!
Number 15. Broccoli Family.
You know broccoli is nutritious, but did you know it contains one of the most potent anti-cancer compounds? This compound is called sulforaphane, and is found in the florets, leaves and stem, though it is most abundant in broccoli sprouts. Multiple studies have shown that sulforaphane neutralizes toxins, reduces inflammation, protects your DNA, and slows tumor growth.
Other cruciferous vegetables rich in sulforaphane are arugula, cabbage, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, kale, mustard greens, cauliflower and watercress. These are packed with vitamins C and K, folate, and antioxidants called flavonoids, which combat inflammation and allergies.
Number 14. Grass-fed Beef.
