Choose Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Fighting Off Inflammation With the extra stress and food from the holidays, it is easy to assume that inflammation increased in many of our bodies. With all of that behind us, now is the time to refocus on routine and the development of healthy habits. A good way to do this is to consider what dietary habits of yours are pro-inflammatory and which ones are anti-inflammatory and then try adjust them if they are all out of whack. PRO-INFLAMMATORY FOODS TEND TO INCLUDE:  Sugar  Trans Fats  Processed or Low-Quality Meat  Conventional Dairy  Refined Grains  Food Sensitivities INFLAMMATION FIGHTERS INCLUDE:  Turmeric  Wild-Caught Salmon  Green Tea  Organic Berries  Cold-Pressed Olive Oil  Broccoli and Cruciferous Vegetables  Kelp Decreasing inflammation in the body can help people lose weight more successfully, decrease pain, and make you feel better. Image: http://illuminutri.com/

CHI St. Joseph’s Health Registered Dietitian Suzanne Bruels