The Benefits Of Anti Inflammatory Foods

By Annabelle Holman


Your health, as well as your weight, greatly depends on your diet. Inflammation increases risk for cardiovascular diseases and other chronic diseases, speeds up the aging process and may cause more intensive pain in case you suffer from different chronic diseases already, or arthritis. Anti inflammatory foods have very good effect on overall health condition, and may also relief pain.

All types of junk food, high fat meat, highly processed food, trans fats, sugar and refined flour have inflammatory effect on your organism. Although most things you consume have some effect on your blood sugar level and increase it, good stuff will increase it slowly, and junk food will increase it sharply, causing all kinds of harmful processes in your body.

Anti inflammatory substances have opposite effect. They supply your body with all those things it needs for staying healthy and strong, and reduce inflammation. Typically, this type of diet is based on fresh, unprocessed ingredients, whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits, soy, lean meat, seeds, walnuts, almonds, fish and other foods rich in minerals, anti-oxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids and phyto-chemicals.

All fruits are welcome, especially bright colored fruits and berries. Some fruits are valuable source of mono-saturated fats as well, for example avocado, and it is good to include them in your diet, especially if you are on some sort of restrictive diet or don't eat meat. All nuts and seeds are valuable sources of numerous highly beneficial substances. You can also take some lean animal protein.

Healthy fats contained in nuts, avocado, seeds, olive and canola oil and some other foods are essential for preserving physical and psychical health. Your brain needs them to be able to work. Low-fat meat, fish and seafood are great sources of these healthy fats and Omega-3 amino acids. Calculate our calorie intake, but include these valuable foods in your diet.

Great anti-inflammatory sources of protein are fish and seafood. Avoid canned and processed fish, choose fresh, frozen or even smoked instead. Tuna steak is ready for only few minutes, it tastes great and you can prepare it really simply in your kitchen. High quality salmon and cheap sardines are equally beneficial, as long as you don't deep fry them.

Drink plenty of fresh or mineral water, fruit juices without sugar added and low sodium vegetable juices. Dark green and brightly colored fruits and vegetables are the best sources of anti-oxidants, for example broccoli, spinach and berries. In fact, all fruits are beneficial, especially B-17 rich apricots. Keep in mind that some fruits can be rich with calories as well, and one of them is banana.

All junk food and industrially processed food is bad for your organism. This type of food is nutritionally poor, but rich with calories, and causes inflammation. Eat plenty of legumes, grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, and don't forget about walnuts and seeds. Instead of white bread, choose whole grain bread. Make sure to take enough water every day. Have an occasional cup of black coffee, coffee is also effective against inflammation.




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