Eat Away Chronic Inflammation
By Sara Butler
Researchers are beginning to understand how chronic inflammation, the low-grade inflammation caused by lifestyle choices and food, relates to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. It's becoming increasingly clear that to get out of the chronic inflammation cycle your body may be in, you need to do what you can to rid your body of this inflammation for good. One of the ways you can do that is by eating certain foods. Here are a few of the foods you should add to your diet to beat back chronic inflammation and improve your health and overall wellness.
Do You Have Chronic Inflammation?
The only way to know for sure if you suffer from chronic inflammation is to have a blood test done. But there are some things that may give you a clue as to if you're in the danger zone. You may have chronic inflammation if:
- You're overweight
- You don't eat enough fruits and vegetables
- You lead a sedentary lifestyle
- You're tired a lot
- You smoke
- You drink alcohol
- You are stressed a lot
- You are insulin resistant
What You Can Do
If you suspect you may suffer from chronic inflammation, don't take it sitting down. Instead, fight back! One of the ways you can do this is by changing up your diet and including some foods that researchers have found to counteract the impact of inflammation in your system. This includes foods such as:
- Salmon - Salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties that can help protect your body from disease. Salmon is the most common place to find omega-3 fatty acids in the diet.
- Avocado - The unsaturated fats in foods such as avocado, olive oil, and nuts are called monounsaturated fat and it's been shown to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Oats - The fiber in foods such as oats and berries help your body to better regulate blood sugar as well as cholesterol. It also helps to keep your gut bacteria healthy while helping to keep your digestive system in good shape.
- Apples - The skin of fruits such as apples contains something called rutin. Rutin is an antioxidant that helps your body to use Vitamin C, which helps to reduce inflammation. You can find it in tea, bananas, and citrus fruits too.
If you're concerned about chronic inflammation, talk to the chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic today. They're an excellent resource for lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce your risk and live your healthiest life!
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Fitchburg, Wisc.