Diet that Reduces Inflammation
A diet that controls inflammation is high in antioxidants from fruits, vegetables and foods in that category that are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Incorporate these foods in your diet and monitor the number of headaches you have.
Fruits: apples, acerola berries, fresh pineapple, guavas, grapefruit and rhubarb, kiwi fruit, lemons, limes, oranges, kumquats, black currants, blueberries, raspberries, mulberries and strawberries, papaya, cherries, and tomatoes
Vegetables: spinach, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, cabbage, bok choy, onion, leeks, garlic, green onions, broccoli, cauliflower, broccoli sprouts, brussel sprouts. greens
Herbs & Spices: basil, oregano, mint, cloves, turmeric, cayenne peppers, chili peppers, parsley, rosemary
Fish and Meats: Cod, halibut, salmon, snapper, bass, whitefish, herring, trout, sardines, grass-fed beef, pork, naturally-raised (not on grain) chicken and turkey.
Whole Grains: brown rice, whole wheat, buckwheat, barley, rye, millet, spelt
Fats: extra virgin olive oil, avocado, hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts
Dr. Moulas,
ReplyDeleteGreat information for your patients on foods that fight inflammation! Inflammation is one of the silent killers....so incorporating these foods into our diet can only help!
Thank you for the great post!
Peter Baca