03/09/2025
🥦 Anti-inflammatory Diet
(Reduce pain, protect joints & improve overall health)
🔹 What is Inflammation?
• Inflammation is the body’s natural defense against injury or infection.
• But when it becomes chronic (long-term), it can lead to arthritis, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even faster aging.
• Diet plays a major role in controlling inflammation.
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✅ Foods that FIGHT Inflammation
1. Fruits & Vegetables – Especially colorful ones (tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, kale, berries, oranges).
2. Healthy Fats – Olive oil, coconut oil, avocado.
3. Omega-3 Rich Foods – Flax seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, fatty fish (salmon, sardine, mackerel).
4. Spices & Herbs – Turmeric, ginger, garlic, tulsi.
5. Whole Grains – Brown rice, quinoa, oats, barley.
6. Green Tea – Rich in antioxidants.
7. Legumes – Lentils, beans, chickpeas.
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❌ Foods that INCREASE Inflammation (Avoid/Limit)
• Processed foods (chips, packaged snacks, fast food)
• Refined carbs (white bread, pastries)
• Excess sugar (soft drinks, sweets)
• Red & processed meats (sausages, bacon)
• Excess dairy (full-fat cheese, butter)
• Fried foods & trans fats