Did you know that 80% of your immune system is located in your gut?

Your gut is also responsible for majority of your serotonin levels and can help reduce inflammation throughout your body without having to reach for the medicine cabinet.

With so much of our mental and physical health relying on our gut, it is important we understand how to nurture it.

By making some changes to your daily food intake, you can help reduce chronic inflammation which in-turn will reduce pain and promote faster recovery for muscles and joints.

Anti-inflammatory foods can help boost your health in more ways than one. They are also linked to chronic disease prevention and are usually cleaner alternatives for eating in general.

By following a clean, anti-inflammatory diet people are known to experience a positive change in both physical and emotional health.

This article aims to help you understand inflammatory foods and give basic parameters in which to follow an anti-inflammatory diet.

By making these small changes and applying Perskindol before or after exercising, you will be providing your body with the tools it needs to recover and adapt to changes in muscle growth or joint pain faster as well as live a healthier, happier life.

Foods that Help Reduce Inflammation

1. Berries
   • Packed with vitamins, fibre, and minerals!
   • Berries also contain antioxidants called anthocyanins that work to reduce inflammation throughout your body.
2. Broccoli
   • A cruciferous vegetable that is packed with sulforaphane, an antioxidant that helps decrease inflammation.
3. Peppers
   • Chilli peppers have sinapic acid and ferulic acid which also may help reduce inflammation.
4. Grapes
   • Delicious and contains anthocyanins that help to reduce inflammation.
5. Turmeric
   • The key ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory
   • Turmeric can be used in curry, tea or even smoothies and is valuable to take daily for a host of other health reasons.
6. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
   • Numerous health benefits are linked to extra virgin olive oil, and it is a key staple in a Mediterranean diet.
7. Dark Chocolate & Cocoas
   • Good news! You can still get your chocolate fix.
   • Dark Chocolate & Cocoa are both packed with antioxidants that help reduce inflammation.
8. Green Tea
   • One of the healthiest beverages you can drink and delicious!
   • A cup of green tea is filled with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
9. Avocados
   • Packed with potassium, fibre, magnesium, and healthy fats!
   • Daily avocado intake has also been linked to reduced inflammation.
10. Fatty Fish
    • We are constantly told that seafood is good for us, and it is not a lie.
    • Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines are a great source of protein and include the long chain omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation.

Foods That Cause Inflammation

1. Alcohol
   • Consuming alcohol can trigger inflammation throughout your body from the first sip.
   • Alcohol is linked to two forms of inflammation:
     • Acute and chronic
2. Soda and other sugar rich beverages
3. Refined carbs such as white bread and pastries
4. Red meat
   • Burgers, steaks, and any processed meats such as hot dogs, ham etc.
5. Margarine
6. Chips or any fried foods
7. Any foods that are overly processed

To Sum Up