What you consume on a regular basis, has a big role to play in the state of your health. Hence, ensuring that you eat healthy and don't compromise on your immune system is very important.
Keep inflammation at bay with the following foods...
- Fish such as tuna, salmon and sardines contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids that help you reduce inflammation in the body.
- Whole grains contain fibre and less amounts of sugar and help fight inflammation.
- Dark green vegetables like broccoli and spinach are packed with vitamin E as well as iron and calcium - both which are known to help the body fight against diseases.
- Include nuts like almonds and walnuts in your diet because they contain vitamin E, calcium as well as generous doses of fibre, and alpha-linolenic acid. The antioxidants present in nuts also help you fight the deterioration caused by inflammation.
- Olive oil is another item that should be a part of your diet. It contains a compound called oleocanthal, which helps you keep in inflammation at bay.
- Ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties while turmeric keeps your immune system healthy thereby keeping inflammation at bay.
- Tomatoes have lycopene, known to lower inflammation especially in your lungs.
- Beetroot is packed with antioxidants that reduce inflammation since they contain vitamin C, betalains and fibre.
- Be generous with your pepper consumption but don't overdo it. Peppers contain high amounts of antioxidant vitamins while bell peppers are packed with capsaicin, which reduces inflammation.
