A guide of anti-inflammatory foods.

Inflammation happens when the body tries to repel an invasion of substances, such as a poisonous plant or pesticides. This is the way the immune system has evolved to keep the body healthy. Once the body detox’s the threat, the inflammation disappears.

One of the major causes for chronic inflammation is the food in the western diet.

Furthermore, for people with no sensitivity, certain foods are inflammatory, while others help reduce inflammation.

Anti-inflammatory foods include:

• fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines

• nuts and seeds

• leafy green vegetables

• fruits high in antioxidants such as berries and citrus

• tomatoes

• olive oil

The list above resembles the foods eaten on a Mediterranean diet, which is considered anti-inflammatory.

Limit your consumption of these inflammatory foods:

• processed meats

• sugary soft drinks

• refined carbs (cookies, chips)

• fried foods