Top Foods that fight inflammation

Some of the scientific studies suggest that some foods can help decrease chronic inflammation. Eating good food can reduce inflammation and boost the immunity than those pills in your medicine cabinets.

What is inflammation? Our immune system becomes activated on coming in contact with microbes, pollens or any chemicals which are harmful to the body. This active immune system triggers the process of inflammation and depending on the time period this inflammation persist many major diseases can plague our body. Scientists have found that a vast variety of diseases like Cancer, Arthritis etc are linked to chronic inflammation.

Generally , an overall healthy diet can lower the inflammation of the body. The anti-inflammatory compounds present in foods like polyphenols and antioxidants can fight inflammation.

Here are the top foods that you can include in your diet to fight inflammation -

• Berries -The anti-inflammatory antioxidants called anthocyanins present in berries can reduce the disease risk. They are also packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. The most common varieties to include are strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.

• Leafy Greens - These are also high in natural antioxidants and poly phenols protective compounds.

• Broccoli - There are some proven results showing sulforaphane present in broccoli can reduce the levels of cytokines that drive inflammation in the body. Other vegetables which belong to the same family as broccoli like cauliflower, brussels sprouts and kale are associated with a decreased rate of cardio vascular diseases.

• Avocados - These contains carotenoids and tocopherols which can reduce the risk of cancer. They also contains fiber and heart healthy fats.

  In addition to the ones in the above list peppers, green tea, coffee, mushrooms, grapes, turmeric, olive oil, tomatoes, dark chocolate are all included in the anti-inflammatory food category.