
Yes, you really can overcome the excess internal burn of chronic inflammation with food.
Consider, over 70% of our immune systems cells are in the lining of our digestive tract. This means the foods we eat have immense impact upon our immune health. Just as some foods trigger inflammatory responses, others can very affectively abate it. Read on and discover the numerous foods we can eat with wonderful anti-inflammatory powers.
- dark leafy greens, including kale and spinach
- blueberries, blackberries, pineapple and cherries
- dark red grapes, pineapple, papaya
- nutrition-dense vegetables- broccoli, cauliflower, Bok Choy, cabbage
- beans and lentils
- green tea
- avocado and coconut
- olives, garlic, onions, leeks,
- wild mushrooms
- extra virgin olive oil, chia, walnut, hemp, flax oil
- walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, and almonds
- cold water wild fish, including salmon and sardines
- spices and herbs such as: turmeric, ginger, oregano, cayenne, basil, Bay leaves, cloves, sage, rosemary, cinnamon...
Take charge of your health and minimize your risk of chronic inflammation with smart food choices!
Incorporate these foods listed above into your daily regime and avoid the foods known to trigger inflammation. Below is a refresher if you missed the previous blog post yet take the time to read this as well.
The culprits that could be behind your debilitating pain include:
- the top food allergens such as dairy, eggs. gluten (GMO wheat), GMO corn and soy, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish...
- processed and artificial sugars,
- refined carbohydrates,
- high consumption of animal proteins, including deli meats and dairy,
- excess intake omega 6 and trans-fatty acids (aka - refined vegetable oils often in breads, crackers, baked goods, restaurant and take-out foods),
- all forms of alcohol…
Far too many of us live in a state of pain caused by chronic inflammation and no, its not simply 'natural' because you are getting older, working out too hard or contending with previous injuries.
While a visit to your doctor may get you a meds prescription to provide temporary relief, how about finding organic ways to avoid and /or minimize chronic inflammation! It's is a safer way to deal with this condition. Long term use of commonly prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can induce blood loss diseases and cause even more chronic pain and inflammation. Be sure to ask your natural health practitioner for ALL your options when seeking out relief from chronic inflammation and the related conditions.
Helping you find the most natural ways overcome chronic pain and debilitating health issues is a mission on I am. If you're ready to make dietary changes that can impact your overall health and deal with dietary related inflammation, chronic pain and an increased risk of diseases, please contact me.
Resources: Diabetol Metab Syndr. 2017; 9: 62. Published online 2017 Aug 15. doi: [10.1186/s13098-017-0261-x] PMCID: PMC5557559 PMID: 28814977 Worse inflammatory profile in omnivores than in vegetarians associates with the gut microbiota composition https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5557559/
Teri is a health nerd, a lifestyle wellness nerd, a nature nerd and yes a food nerd. She embraces it all in her quest for optimal health for us all. Mother Nature included.
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