Foods that help fight inflammation

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In a Nutshell Your diet can play a big role in reducing — or causing — inflammation. Today, let's cover which foods and drinks you may want to eat and avoid to help improve your health. You know the drill! First up, we've got three important stories for you: • 11 early signs of dementia • A list of the 10 most curable cancers • What these fingernail signs say about your health Be well, Morgan Mandriota Newsletter Editor, Healthline

Written by Morgan Mandriota March 13, 2024 • 2 min read

what's got us buzzing What to eat and what to limit to relieve inflammation Your immune system creates inflammation in the body as a defense mechanism. Fun fact: You actually wouldn't be able to heal without it! While it may protect you from injury and infection, chronic inflammation can ultimately lead to disease. Taking medication may be necessary in some cases. However, following an anti-inflammatory diet may also help. Here are some of the best foods, drinks, and herbs that can reduce inflammation: veggies like broccoli, avocados, peppers, and mushrooms healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, salmon, sardines, and anchovies fruits like cherries, berries, and tomatoes (yes, tomatoes are fruit!) dark chocolate and cocoa tonics like baking soda and water or lemon and turmeric herbs like ginger, garlic, and cardamom You might also want to limit how often you consume the following inflammatory foods: desserts like candy and cake ultra-processed meats like hot dogs and bologna sugar-sweetened beverages like soda and fruit juice refined carbs like white bread and pasta processed seed and vegetable oils like corn and soybean MORE INFLAMMATORY FOODS

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