Superfoods offer many health benefits, from strengthening your immunity to boosting your nutrient intake. Eating certain foods, like blueberries and cherry tomatoes, can also help prevent inflammation.
The role of inflammation in your health
When your body is exposed to anything foreign, like chemicals, microbes or plant pollen, your immune system is activated. This usually triggers inflammation, a natural bodily process that is meant to protect you from these invaders.
But when inflammation becomes chronic and occurs even without any triggers, then it becomes a threat to your health. Alzheimer’s disease, arthristis, cancer, depression, diabetes, heart disease and other conditions are linked to chronic inflammation.
Avoiding inflammatory foods like red meat and refined carbs (e.g. pastries and white bread) by eating a balanced diet that incorporates anti-inflammatory foods which are a good way to prevent chronic inflammation.
Below are five anti-inflammatory foods that can boost your overall health.
Blueberries
Blueberries are popular superfoods for a reason: They are full of beneficial polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds. Blueberries are also a great source of dietary fiber.
Other berries, such as blackberries, raspberries and strawberries, also have anti-inflammatory properties. (Related: Research shows that berries are one of the best ways to prevent cancer.)
Add blueberries to salads or superfood smoothies to boost your nutrient intake. You can also snack on a handful of berries on their own.
Stone fruits
Stone fruits, or fruits with a pit or “stone” at the center of soft, juicy flesh, are rich in anthocyanins, catechins, chlorogenic acid and quercetin, which are phenolic groups that work together to fight inflammation. (MORE)
Source: Natural News
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