An Anti-Inflammatory diet is a diet that does not induce immune response in our bodies which causes inflammation. It nurtures and strengthens the immune system instead of triggering it needlessly.
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In simple terms we can call a diet as anti-inflammatory if it serves our body’s best interests and vitalize our body inside-out.
There is no particular diet to name as anti-inflammatory. A type of food which is anti-inflammatory for people in one part of the geography might be inflammatory to a different set of people living in a different location. So, it is important to note that we need to eat a diet that is aligned with our ancestral origins, that our body accepts, that nourishes us, that heals us, that rejuvenates us, that repairs and grows our tissue, that helps us age gracefully.
There are certain common fundamentals that we need to follow when are are designing a diet that serves us well. The diet should include foods rich in antioxidants, bioflavonoids, polyphenols, phytonutrients, fiber, healthy fats, quality protein, complex carbohydrates.
- A lots of seasonal vegetables and fruits
- Foods rich in quality protein
- Foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids
- Healthy fats – cold pressed or unrefined oils for cooking.
- Complex carbohydrates
- Spices and herbs
What needs to be avoided: Inflammatory foods and habits
Nevertheless, there are some exceptional cases where some of us may have issues with some food groups even though they are nutritious in general. Reason is every person’s body may respond differently to a given food. To know more about this, refer Elimination Diet
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