10 anti-inflammatory foods that you should include in your diet

Blueberries are a delicious way of combating inflammation and reduce infections. In addition, they help us to improve our cognitive abilities and prevent the onset of disease

In our space you talk about very often inflammatory processes that often accompany many diseases: arthritis, intestinal inflammation, cardiovascular ailments...
Now well, but... What about what happens when we suffer inflammation? It is a process whereby the lymphatic and immune systems react by releasing antibodies and white cells into the bloodstream to fight against germs, bacteria, toxins or any other type of threat.
Will like to know, for example, that according to a study carried out in 2004 and published in the magazine "Nutrition Journal", the mere fact of a proper "anti-inflammatory diet" will help us to avoid this kind of problems.
He have an adequate level of vitamins and essential nutrients will help combat the presence of toxins in our body and, consequently, avoid the inflammatory processes.
We invite you to find out what "top" food that should not miss in your day to day.

1. beet or beetroot

Red already gives us a good clue that a food is rich in antioxidants. Beetroot is rich in betalain, a type of antioxidant well suited to prevent and combat any inflammatory process.
This vegetable is wonderful to repair damaged cells and increase the levels of minerals such as potassium and magnesium at the same time, very effective to resolve the inflammation.

2. broccoli

Are you that loves broccoli? Or are you perhaps that does not feel special attraction to this vegetable? Whatever it is, do not hesitate to eat it two to three times a week. It is very healthy!

• Broccoli is high in potassium and magnesium, and it is rich in antioxidants able to fight chronic inflammation and combat even the development of cancer.

• Eating steamed to avoid reducing its content of goitrogens, a component in case that you have thyroid problems.

3. The Cranberries

We know that it is not easy to find them. However, if they are common in your country and you have the opportunity to buy them, do so to be able prevent many diseases.

• It is one of the best anti-inflammatory foods we have in nature, thanks to its essential antioxidant, quercetin.

• It is a flavonoid very suitable for combat inflammation, reduce processes infections and treat even irritable bowel syndrome.

• Blueberries improve even our cognitive abilities.

• Eat them every morning with a plain unsweetened yogurt or oatmeal.

4. the coconut oil

• Coconut oil is a very suitable nature tribute to combat oxidative stress and any inflammation.

• If you suffer from osteoporosis or suffer from inflammations due to arthritis take a spoonful of coconut oil each day will go you very well.

Also discover all the benefits of healthy coconut oil

5. the benefits of green leafy vegetables

Check your fridge or refrigerator and tell us how many green leafy vegetables have right now. Can do you prepare today a rich salad with spinach, kale, celery, cabbage, beets or parsley?
You can consume it naturally or in smoothies, because thanks to them, you're going to get a high amount of antioxidants as the vitamin A and C as well as vitamin K.

Read also what benefits bring you green vegetables

6. the salmon

• Healthy, nutritious and tasty. It is true that its price may be high, but certainly worth taking it one or two times per weekto.

Accompanied by asparagus and a little lemon juice stands as a great dinner and with anti-inflammatory principles.

• Salmon is an excellent source of essential omega 3 fatty acids.

• It is suitable to take care of our heart, our bones and the brain.

7. the seeds of flax

• Flax seeds are also a source of omega-3, antioxidants and phytonutrients.

• They contain polyphenols which can prevent cell ageing, balancing hormones and improving our brain health.

• Flax seeds are also good probiotics able to take care of our digestive health and combat yeasts such as candida.

• Remember grind them well for eat them sprinkled on your food.

8. turmeric

• If we consider the turmeric as an excellent anti-inflammatory food is by Curcumin, a very effective to relieve, e.g. compound, the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

• Turmeric has an element that effectively reduces markers of inflammation cytokine, .

9. ginger

• In our space you often speak of the benefits of ginger.

It is a natural anti-inflammatory that you can consume fresh, dry, or in supplements, as you want, because it will always be appropriate to reduce the pain to have some active principles similar to ibuprofen.

• Ginger is good also to purify toxins and strengthen the lymphatic system.

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10. pineapple

Do you crave fresh pineappleslices right now? Few fruits are as healthy and appropriate to combat any inflammatory process.

• Thanks to the enzyme Bromelain can, for example, reduce inflammation caused by arthritis to a simple stomach inflammation by a poor digestion.

• Consuming it in regular mode. You can even prepare delicious salads with spinach, walnuts and chunks of pineapple, which will delight your palate and take care of your health.

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