Choose these anti-inflammatory foods

Eating anti-inflammatory foods provides SOO much value for the body.

- help lower blood pressure

- boost mental health

- boost cognitive function

- help relieve chronic issues

+ reduces consumption of processed foods, foods higher in calories and refined sugars

There's a lot of foods around us that are great for adding into our day/diet to help reduce inflammation.

Berries

- strawberries

- blueberries

- raspberries

- blackberries

all contain antioxidants called anthocyanins that have anti- inflammatory effects.

Fatty Fish

- salmon

- sardines

- herring

- mackerel

- anchovies

contain long chain omega-3 fatty acids plus a great source of protein to help reduce inflammation.

Cruciferous vegetables

- broccoli

- cauliflower

- brussel sprouts

- kale

are all highly nutritious. Broccoli for example is rich in sulforaphane, which is an antioxidant that decreases inflammation and tends to reduce levels of inflammation throughout the body.

Other vegetables

- avocados

- peppers

- mushrooms

- tomatoes

contain various nutrients such as potassium, fiber, magnesium, vitamin C, B vitamins and lycopene all with anti-inflammatory properties.

Fruits

- cherries

- grapes

- pomegranates

- citrus fruits

some fruits contain antioxidants such as anthocyanin and catechize which tend to reduce inflammation

All of these foods create great health benefits such as heart health, along with being anti-inflammatory. Whenever I'm making my meals for the week, I'm always choosing ingredients that provide a ton of nutrients, and picking from this list to add into your daily regimen will only increase the nutrients going in to your body. Save this list for your next meal planning!

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