Medical News Today explains that when you are suffering inflammation in your body, 'there will be higher levels of substances known as biomarkers'. Inflammation, when it persists, can cause a whole bunch of of chronic diseases, be it type 2 diabetes, heart ailments or Alzheimer's.
Certain foods -- Harvard Health calls them 'the most powerful tools to combat inflammation' -- can help reverse chronic inflammation or make sure inflammation does not come along in the first place. Harvard Health advises: 'Choose the right anti-inflammatory foods, and you may be able to reduce your risk of illness. Consistently pick the wrong ones, and you could accelerate the inflammatory disease process'.
Mushrooms are powerful antioxidants, nutritious while being flavourful addition to any diet, states Healthline. They are low in calories but packed with essential nutrients like selenium, copper, and B vitamins.
Johns Hopkins Medicine says maintaining a healthy gut is key to reducing inflammation. That means eating probiotic-rich foods like yoghurt, cottage cheese and few fermented foods can help nurture beneficial bacteria in your intestines.
We’ve all grown up hearing: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. And for good reason. Apples are loaded with fibre, vitamin C, pectin, and polyphenols or powerful nutrients known for their anti-inflammatory benefits and gut-friendly properties, according to Harvard Health.
According to Mayo Clinic, vibrant foods like pumpkin, capsicum or bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, kale, spinach, rocket have a good deal of anti-inflammatory nutrients. Including foods that are deep orange, yellow, red, and dark green in your regular diet can keep inflammation at bay and deliver good health.
Avocados have anti-inflammatory properties, via their carotenoids and tocopherols, which may reduce inflammation, even at the cellular level and also help to lower risk of cancer and heart disease, says Healthline.
According to Harvard Health, citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes have flavonoids and carotenoids which are powerful anti-inflammatory agents. They, of course also contain vitamin C, fibre, potassium, calcium, and B vitamins.
Broccoli, which belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family, is extremely nutritious and full of anti-inflammatory properties. Research suggests that a diet rich in cruciferous vegetables may help lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, says Healthline.
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