Top 10 Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Given the massive role that diet plays in chronic inflammation, paying attention to what you eat is the safest and most logical approach to reducing this dangerous condition in your body―and consequently, your risk of many inflammation-driven issues, from heart disease to cancer.

Plant foods fight chronic inflammation via polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids that neutralize damaging free radicals, fiber to feed good gut bacteria to produce inflammation-reducing compounds, beneficial omega-3s, and more. Here are 10 top anti-inflammatory power foods:

Avocados – Superb source of monounsaturated fats, fiber, and antioxidants.

Beans & legumes – Black beans, white beans, kidney beans, edamame, lentils, split peas, etc.

Berries – Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries, etc.

Cacao – Raw, unprocessed cacao powder and prepared dark chocolate

Crucifers – Broccoli, arugula, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, radishes.

Dark, leafy greens – Spinach, kale, chard, collards, and other dense greens.

Ginger root – Both the fresh root and ginger powder for your anti-inflammatory culinary uses.

Nuts – Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, pecans, etc.

Seeds – Chia, flax, sunflower, pumpkin, seseame, hemp hearts, etc.

Turmeric root – You can find fresh turmeric root in most produce sections.

Whole grains – Whole oats, brown rice, millet, amaranth, and quinoa, a high protein seed.