How many times have we heard of the value of omega-3? This is because it has an anti inflammatory effect on the body, meaning it reduces inflammation. Many people believe that it is inflammation that increases as we age and causes many chronic conditions such as Fibromyalgia.
Other foods that are anti inflammatory are:
- All fruits and vegetables except the nightshade family - egg plant, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, - which should be avoided in all inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia
- A low fat diet, reducing saturated fat by eating less butter, cream, high-fat cheese and fatty meats
- A high protein diet
- Reducing Wheat
and other grains especially refined carbohydrates such as white flour and white pasta. Many people are gluten sensitive and should not eat wheat, barley, rye or oats.
- Reducing or eliminating sugar
- Reducing refined and processed foods such as chips
Fruit and vegetables (except nightshades)
Fish especially sardines, salmon
Free range Eggs
Nuts especially almonds, cashews and walnuts
Flaxseeds and other seeds like pepitas and sunflower seeds
Extra-virgin olive oil
Whole grains such as brown rice
All beans and legumes such as lentils and split peas
Yoghurt
Seaweeds
Soy foods such as tofu, tempeh and soy milk
PHOTO: Appetizer: salmon, yoghurt dip on wholegrain crispbread.
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