Pain is often a symptom of inflammation, which is how your body reacts
to injury. Joint pain and inflammation affects millions of adults
across the world.
Fortunately, it can be attacked head-on using natural
foods.
Pineapple
Aside from being a great source of Vitamin C, it is also rich in
the protein-digesting enzyme bromelain, making Pineapple a natural
anti-inflammatory agent that is quite helpful in reducing swelling, bruising
and pain in joint.
Nuts
Another source of inflammation-fighting healthy fats is
nuts—particularly almonds, which are rich in fiber, calcium, and vitamin E, and
walnuts, which have high amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3
fat. All nuts, though, are packed with antioxidants, which can help your body
fight off and repair the damage caused by inflammation.
Beets
This vegetable’s brilliant red color is a tip-off to its equally
brilliant antioxidant properties: Beets (and beetroot juice) have been shown to
reduce inflammation, as well as protect against cancer and heart disease,
thanks to their hearty helping of fiber, vitamin C and plant pigments called
betalains.
Ginger
Studies have linked the root to lowered post-exercise
inflammation and a drop in joint pain caused by the chronic inflammatory
conditions osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Onions
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.
Turmeric
Turmeric is very effective in reducing inflammation of all kinds
in your body. It also helps to relieve pain. It contains several chemicals that
decrease inflammation in your body. This anti-inflammatory effect is one of the
reasons that that turmeric is recommended to people with cancer, cataracts and
also Alzheimer’s Disease.
Celery
Celery have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities
that help improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as prevent
heart disease.
Broccoli
For an anti-inflammatory diet, it’s invaluable. Broccoli is high
in both potassium and magnesium, and its antioxidants are particularly potent
anti-inflammatory substances in their own right.
Tart Cherries
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.
Spinach
Spinach is loaded with Vitamin E, anti-inflammatory compounds,
omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid and it’s also high in
B-Vitamins. Spinach also has anti-inflammatory properties of which one study
showed it to reduce asthmatic inflammation.
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