Infolinks




Do you think that these are the best solution?




The Benefits Of Anti Inflammatory Foods

By Annabelle Holman


Inflammation can be caused by things you eat. If your diet is based on inflammatory food, it will increase your chances for cardiovascular diseases and other health problems. You can even feel pain more intensively, especially pain related to arthritis, if your diet isn't properly balanced. Anti inflammatory foods have numerous positive effects on your health as well as on your weight.

Junk food and highly processed food usually contain large number of calories, but very little valuable nutrients your organism needs for proper functioning. This type of food quickly increase your blood sugar level but it doesn't supply your organism with essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. That's why it causes inflammation.

Anti inflammatory substances have opposite effect. They supply your body with all those things it needs for staying healthy and strong, and reduce inflammation. Typically, this type of diet is based on fresh, unprocessed ingredients, whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruits, soy, lean meat, seeds, walnuts, almonds, fish and other foods rich in minerals, anti-oxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids and phyto-chemicals.

Fruits are especially valuable. Brightly colored fruits and berries are rich with anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants fight free radicals and help you stay healthy and young, and protect your skin and beauty as well. Mono-saturated fats contained in avocado, for example, are also highly valuable, especially if you need additional source of plant-based proteins. Low fat meat is also allowed.

Although fats are calorie rich, you need to include them in your diet as well. Your body needs them to be able to work properly. Your brain, for example, needs them especially. You should choose healthy fats, such as those contained in olive or canola oil, but in reasonable amounts. Remember that some other sources of fat are included in your diet, for example nuts and seeds, meat and fish.

Great anti-inflammatory sources of protein are fish and seafood. Avoid canned and processed fish, choose fresh, frozen or even smoked instead. Tuna steak is ready for only few minutes, it tastes great and you can prepare it really simply in your kitchen. High quality salmon and cheap sardines are equally beneficial, as long as you don't deep fry them.

You may drink different herbal teas, mineral or spring water or even tap water, but you need to avoid sodas and similar beverages. They contain high levels of sugar, and processed sugar is your enemy. If you need something sweet in your beverages, use stevia instead. Drink vegetable and fruit juices, without added sugar. Choose dark green and brightly colored fruits, and be careful with calorie rich fruits such as banana.

All junk food and industrially processed food is bad for your organism. This type of food is nutritionally poor, but rich with calories, and causes inflammation. Eat plenty of legumes, grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, and don't forget about walnuts and seeds. Instead of white bread, choose whole grain bread. Make sure to take enough water every day. Have an occasional cup of black coffee, coffee is also effective against inflammation.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment