02/02/2026
In colder months, inflammation often rises not because the body is āattacking itself,ā but because viruses and other invaders become more active while circulation slows and the liver works harder.
Thatās where food becomes medicine...
Hereās more top winter-friendly standouts for anti-inflammatory foods ā¬ļø
Citrus: grapefruit, oranges, lemons, limes
Peak season, immune-supportive, and excellent for thickened blood and sluggish circulation in the cold.
Stored fruits: apples, pears, pomegranates, cranberries
Easy to find in winter and deeply supportive for viral-related inflammation.
Leafy greens that thrive in cold: kale, collards, brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli greens
These actually grow sweeter after frost and support liver-driven inflammation.
Root & grounding vegetables: potatoes, radishes, onions
Excellent for nervous system support, circulation, and joint pain.
Herbs & warming supports: garlic, turmeric, rosemary, thyme, sage, licorice root
These help combat winter viral flares that often show up as joint pain, fatigue, and stiffness.
Wild foods & supplements: chaga mushroom, nettle leaf, lemon balm, raw honey
Perfect for colder months when immune load is higher.
These anti-inflammatory foods donāt just calm symptoms. They help lower viral load, support the liver, thin thickened blood, and soothe irritated nerves that show up as joint pain, stiffness, fatigue, and brain fog.
Winter is the season to lean into citrus, hearty greens, grounding vegetables, and warming herbs that work with your body, not against it.
Be well,
āDr. Sherri