Foods that Fight Inflammation
Learning how specific foods influence the inflammatory process is the best strategy for containing it and reducing long-term disease risks.
Foods rich in vitamin E are associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Those foods include oil-based salad dressings, fortified cereals, green leafy vegetables, cantaloupe, seeds and nuts. Vitamin E, as an antioxidant, may combat the process of mental deterioration (oxidation of the brain).
People who eat fish at least once a week were 60 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those who rarely or never ate fish. The key ingredient is the n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish. The n-3 fatty acids found in fish share chemical similarities to substances found in the brain’s gray matter. These substances help transmit signals to the brain, allowing for learning and memory storage.
List of Foods that Help Reduce Inflammation
A number of other foods have anti-inflammatory qualities and should be part of the diet. These foods contain high levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E:
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables: blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, kiwi fruit, peaches, mango, cantaloupe melon, apples, carrots, squash, sweet potato, spinach, kale, collard greens, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts.
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Eat a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish or fish oil supplements and walnuts.
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Eat plenty of whole grains: lentils, chick peas (garbanzo beans), brown rice, wheat germ, and non-instant oatmeal.
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Eat lean protein sources such as chicken.
Ginger, curry, turmeric, and other spices can have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Organic coconut oil, organic extra virgin olive oil, or butter
