Foods that prevent inflammation | Fusion - WeRIndia

Inflammation leads to several health issues. You can prevent the inflammation naturally with food. Studies show that the following foods help prevent inflammation.

In other words, below-mentioned are anti-inflammatory foods that can fight against inflammation:

• Broccoli is loaded with antioxidants, especially sulforaphane present in it helps reduce cytokines in your body and thereby combat inflammation.
• Various types of berries like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries are rich in anthocyanins. These compounds can act as anti-inflammatory agents. Regular consumption of berries helps produce natural killer cells to boost your immunity.
• Bell peppers and chilli peppers are rich in antioxidants. While bell peppers contain quercetin which helps reduce the risk of oxidative damage in inflammatory diseases, chilli peppers have sinapic acid and ferulic acid which control inflammation. Both peppers have thus anti-inflammatory effects. Chilli peppers are widely used in Indian cuisine.
• Turmeric has potent anti-inflammatory nutrient, curcumin. It can reduce inflammation related to several health conditions like arthritis. Several studies showed that curcumin when taken with piperine significantly reduced the inflammation. Piperine is found in black pepper. Hence, the consumption of turmeric along with black pepper improves the absorption of curcumin. Indians use turmeric in curries and other recipes.
• Avocados are loaded with many vitamins and minerals. They benefit your overall health. Many studies show that avocadoes can lower cancer risk. Besides, they can reduce inflammation also.
• Grapes also have anthocyanins to prevent inflammation in the body. Besides, grapes have resveratrol, which has many health benefits.
• Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant which has anti-inflammatory properties. It can also reduce the risk of several types of cancers.
• Green tea is considered one of the healthiest drinks. It is packed with many antioxidants. The epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) compound in green tea can prevent inflammation.

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