Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Posted Mar 27, 2024

“Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. By following an anti-inflammatory diet, you can fight off inflammation for good.” - Harvard Health 2021 

Fortunately, plenty of foods are effective when it comes to minimizing inflammation and optimizing your health. Take your pick and fight inflammation naturally when you eat foods like these at each meal:  

Fruits: Apples, avocados, berries (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries), cherries, grapes, oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruit, kiwi, pomegranate, watermelon, peaches, apricots, plums 

Vegetables: Green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, chard, turnip greens, collard greens), broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, sweet potatoes, beets, carrots, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, okra, cabbage, garlic, onions 

Protein: Fatty fish (wild-caught salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, herring), nuts and seeds, beans, chickpeas, lentils 

Herbs and Spices: Turmeric, rosemary, ginger, coriander 

Oils: Avocado oil, flaxseed oil, extra virgin olive oil