Bottom Line:
Reducing
inflammation starts on your plate. Yes, that's right! The choices you make
about what you eat can play a huge role in your body’s hormone balance, immune
response and inflammatory state. Each meal is an opportunity to turn up, or
turn down, inflammation. And with inflammation leading to pain and even chronic
disease, it's best to make good decisions now to reduce your risk of health
challenges in the future.
Why it Matters:
Creating an
anti-inflammatory diet doesn't mean you need to make massive changes. As a
matter of fact, some simple additions in terms of spices can make a big
difference. Adding flavorful spices like turmeric, ginger, and even leafy green
vegetables, can improve the health and taste of your next meal.
•
Tumeric has
been shown to reduce inflammation in people suffering from painful arthritis.
•
Ginger can
limit the production of inflammatory mediators like cytokines.
•
Leafy green
vegetables are high in antioxidants.
Next Steps:
Next time
you're getting ready to cook a meal, look for an opportunity to add some
anti-inflammatory spices. If you aren't into food that's spicy, don't worry! Spices
like turmeric and ginger add more flavor than heat. One final tip is to reduce
carbohydrates like bread and increase the amount of green vegetables. These
small changes to your meals and diet can pay substantial health dividends down
the road!
Science Source(s):
Which herbs
help reduce inflammation? Medical News Today. 2019.
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