Question

What are some natural anti-inflammatories, such as foods, herbs, or spices?

Answer 1

Dietary components can either prevent or trigger inflammation from taking root in our body.

Explanation:

The following foods and nutrients have the ability to quell inflammatory responses in the body.

• Leafy greens
  Dark leafy greens such as Kale, spinach, collard greens and Swiss chard contain powerful antioxidants and are good anti inflammatory foods.

• Animal based omega 3 fats
  animal based omega 3 fats found in fatty fish , help fight inflammations through out the body.

• Tulsi ( holy basil )
  Tulsi tea is loaded with anti inflammatory anti oxidants and other micronutrients that support immune functions and heart health.

• Fermanted foods
  Optimising gut flora is important for a well functioning immune system and helps to ward off chronic inflammations. Majority of inflammatory diseases start in the gut as a result of an imbalanced microbiome .They also help the body to rid itself of harmful toxins such as heavy metals and pesticides that promote inflammations.

• Beet
  When added to the diet beet benefits include repairing cells and adding high levels of inflammation fighting potassium and magnesium.

• Broccoli
  Broccoli is invaluable for an anti inflammatory diet, as its high in both potassium and magnesium.

• Turmeric
  Curcumin the primary compound of turmeric is an anti inflammatory component.

• Ginger
  Ginger is an immune modulator that helps reduce inflammations caused by over active immune response.

Other than these , flax seeds, chia seeds, coconut oil, walnuts and bone broths are also effective natural anti inflammatories.