Adding foods to your diet that reduce inflammation may improve how you feel and help to reduce your risk for chronic diseases. Here are some suggestions:
Good protein sources include lean poultry, fish, seafood, nuts, seeds and legumes. Red meats can actually trigger inflammation. If you do eat red meat it would be best to choose the leanest cut of beef that you can.
The right type of fats in your diet will have an impact or your pain and inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acids are powerful antiinflammatory agents. They are found in cold water fish, flax seeds, canola oil, walnuts and pumpkin seeds. Olive oil is another type of oil that will reduce inflammtion. Other healthy oils include grape seed oil, walnut oil and rice bran oil.
Choose carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits and vegetables. The pasta, cereal and bread in your diet should be 100% whole grain. Green leafy vegetables are good...choose green and brightly colored vegetables. You should eat 5 or more servings of fruit and vegetables each day.
Berries are a good choice especially blueberries and strawberries which are packed with anti-inflammatory phytochemicals and antioxidants.
Your body needs lots of water every day. Also, choose herbal teas and 100% fruit juices and low fat milk.
The foods to avoid if you are trying to decrease inflammation would be:
junk food - pop, candy and sugary cereals
high fat meats
sugary foods like cake and cookies
processed meats like hot dogs, sausages and lunch meats
deep fried foods
It is worth noting that some people find nightshade plants bothersome when they are experiencing inflammation. These plants would include pototoes, tomatoes and eggplant. These plants contain solanine and this chemical can trigger pain in some people.
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