INFLAMMATION is an immune response of the body, a self-protection mechanism against harmful foreign invaders, and helps wounds for healing.

However, chronic inflammation can make the body seem to stick around long after infection or injury like an endless war. Other than attacking harmful invaders, it also affects other normal cells. Chronic inflammation may cause adverse inflammation, which leads to irreversible damage to organs. Symptoms such as headaches, back pain, allergies, diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer are all associated with chronic inflammation.

Therefore, let’s strengthen our body’s immune system through dietary changes by having more anti-inflammatory foods to develop a stable immune system to reduce the risk of infection and chronic inflammation. 

Eat Right to Get Rid of Inflammation

1) BERRIES

Strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and grapes are all high fibre and anthocyanin-rich fruits. In addition to being anti-inflammatory, anthocyanins help to reduce the risk of inflammation and chronic disease, and they also protect the body from free radical damage.

2) DEEP-SEA FISH

Humans can’t produce omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids on their own. You should take more fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, which are rich in omega 3, especially EPA, which can produce anti-inflammatory factors and help reduce inflammation.

3) GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, kale, and cabbage contain sulforaphane, a plant-active substance which also an antioxidant, which prevents free radicals generated by metabolism from harming cells and helps to inhibit inflammation and chronic inflammation.

4) GREEN TEA

Instead of helping to burn fat, green tea could help to fight inflammation and delay aging. This is because green tea contains catechins which are high in antioxidants and its EGCG content, which can eliminate free radicals, inhibit inflammatory cytokines, enhance cell repair, and prevent cell damage.

5) TURMERIC

Turmeric is known as "the spice of life" in ancient India. Its anti-inflammatory effect is excellent. The molecular structure of curcumin can neutralize the free radicals and prevent cell damage. At the same time, it helps to activate antioxidant enzymes in the body, promotes metabolism, and helps to prevent aging.

Every ingredient has its own unique benefits, so you should incorporate a variety of ingredients into your daily eating habits to reduce inflammation, reduce the risk of chronic disease and contribute to overall health.