If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, bacterial or viral infections, osteoporosis, arthritis, acid reflux, candidiasis or a...
If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, bacterial or viral
infections, osteoporosis, arthritis, acid reflux, candidiasis or acne,
then you could also have chronic, low-grade inflammation. In fact, if
you have any number of other diseases, it is likely you have
inflammation. And if you want to get or remain healthy, you definitely
want to reduce the damaging effects of it!
Inflammation has a positive and negative affect in your body.
Inflammation has a positive side because it helps your body respond to
stress. But chronic low-grade inflammation is thought to be one of the
leading causes of disease, premature aging and illness.
When you get a cold, your body responds with inflammation in the form
of a fever that helps you heal. The inflammation does its job, gets rid
of the virus, and disappears. But if your immunity is compromised and
your body is constantly stressed, you might experience chronic low-grade
inflammation that leaves you more susceptible to illness and disease.
Fight Inflammation the Natural Way
You can help your body fight inflammation by reducing stress,
eliminating sugar and processed foods, and getting enough sunshine.
Diet is a key part of your inflammation-fighting plan, and some foods have amazing anti-inflammatory properties.
Here are 10 excellent inflammation-fighting foods and ways to incorporate them into your lifestyle:
1. Fermented Foods and Liquids
Like Dong Quai, InnergyBiotic, and Coco-Biotic should be at the top
of your list of inflammation-fighting foods. They are anti-inflammation
super stars for many reasons. One example is that they build immunity
and help control infections that are often an underlying cause of
inflammation
2. Broccoli
Has tons of vitamin C and plenty of calcium. It also fights eye
inflammation. Make sure you lightly steam your broccoli to digest it
well.
3. Hemp oil
(And all other oils with omega-3 fatty acids) reduce inflammation.
Most Americans consume too many omega-6 fatty acids, so it’s important
to incorporate more omega-3 fatty acids. Hemp oil also has
gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) to further fight inflammation. Remember to
look for unrefined organic oils.
4. Wild-caught salmon
Is another way to get beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. You can also try other fatty fish like cod and sardines.
5. Tart cherries
Can reduce inflammation ten times better than aspirin! Once your
inner ecosystem is well underway you are in stage 2 of Body Ecology.
Tart cherries help reduce your risk for heart disease. They are
certainly more delicious than the popular over-the-counter pill you are
likely familiar with.
6. Soaked walnuts
Make a delicious and inflammation-fighting snack when you are ready
for stage 2 of Body Ecology because of vitamin E and more heart-healthy
omega-3 fatty acids. Soak your walnuts and other nuts before you eat
them to remove the enzyme inhibitor. This makes them easier to digest.
7. Onions and Garlic.
Onions not only provide a sweet taste to your savory meals, but also
they have lots of quercetin, a potent antioxidant that can help your
body fight inflammation. Try onions with your grain dishes, or prepare
with eggs and greens. Garlic has long been a folk remedy for colds and
illness, and its anti-inflammatory properties are amazing! Garlic
contains sulfur compounds that stimulate your immune system to fight
disease.
8. Pineapple
Is a tart fruit that you can begin to eat in Stage 2 of the Body
Ecology diet. It has bromelain, an antioxidant that boosts your immunity
naturally.
9. Spinach
Has plenty of carotenoids, one kind of inflammation-reducing
antioxidant and it also contains vitamin E. Make sure to steam your
spinach for ultimate digestion.
10. Spices: Ginger & Turmeric
- Turmeric is a spice used extensively in other cultures, and for good reason. It contains curcumin, a substance that actively reduces inflammation. Try sprinkling turmeric onto cooked squash or quinoa for a different flavor.
- Ginger works in a way similar to turmeric to lower inflammation and in some studies has been shown to reduce pain associated with arthritis.
While processed foods may seem like the easier choice at first, they deplete your health over the long haul.
Developing a healthy eating plan can sometimes seem difficult but
like anything that is new, it becomes second nature over time. And the
payoff is well worth it: with a proper diet, you can take a proactive
stance against inflammation and disease by incorporating these
superfoods into your life.
With diet and lifestyle choices that support your health, you’ll fight disease, illness and the signs of aging!
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