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Top 5 Anti-Inflammatory Tips
There are a number of tools to combat chronic inflammation, and many of those tools come in the form of the foods we eat and, in some cases, the foods we need to avoid. It appears that certain nutrients are particularly effective at sending signals that tell the body to turn off the inflammatory response. Here are my top five tips.
#1: Eat more omega-3-rich foods
There is a vast amount of research that shows people who consume more omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, olive oil, flax seed oil and walnuts, have fewer inflammatory markers in the body. Cultures that follow a Mediterranean-style "pescatarian" diet have a decreased risk of heart disease and cancer.
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- Sprinkle crushed walnuts in your yogurt
- Add flax oil to your homemade vinaigrette
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#2: Flavor foods with anti-inflammatory spices
Certain herbs and spices have powerful anti-inflammatory effects and are now being used therapeutically in many supplements. Why not add them to your foods and enjoy the fabulous flavors along with the anti-inflammatory benefits?
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- Add cumin to scrambled eggs
- Add minced ginger to a smoothie
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#3: Eat an abundance of brightly-colored fruits and vegetables
Oxidative stress is a term used to describe damage inflicted on cells, tissues and organs when oxygen is not being metabolized effectively in the body. Oxidative stress is a major contributor to chronic inflammation, and the best way to keep it in check is to have a diet rich in ANTIOXIDANTS, found in fresh fruits and veggies.
#4: Limit processed foods and refined sugar
Processed foods that are stripped of nutrients and loaded with additives, preservatives and sugar send PRO-INFLAMMATORY signals to the body and contribute to the biochemical processes that lead to disease.
- Eat foods that are close to their natural state
- Avoid artificial coloring, flavorings, and sweeteners
- If you don't recognize an ingredient that's listed on the packaging, don't eat that food
#5: Consider an ANTI-INFLAMMATORY CLEANSE
If chronic inflammation goes unchecked, it puts the body in a state of steady decline, accelerated aging and early onset of disease. A 21-day, anti-inflammatory cleanse is a way to practice good self care and give the body exactly what it needs to move from a pro-inflammatory state to an ANTI-INFLAMMATORY state.
SEE BELOW for details on Michelle's ANTI-INFLAMMATORY CLEANSE
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