Three ways you can combat inflammation in your body.

We often hear about body inflammation, but what exactly is it? According to the British Journal of Nutrition, Inflammation is defined as "a central component of innate (non-specific) immunity." In other words, Inflammation is a response mechanism promoting healing to the infected area. So you may think, "Okay? So isn't this a good thing?" Unfortunately, although this is an excellent sign of your immune system at work, its effects on your body may let you think otherwise. Inflammation may feel sluggish and even pseudo-flu-like symptoms. But there are ways we can lessen these symptoms or completely emancipate them. 

Revamp your diet. A diet that incorporates anti-inflammatory food plays a significant role in your road to inflammation recovery. When reducing inflammation, you should focus on eating whole foods that are minimally processed. Examples of wholes food are vegetables containing a red, yellow, or orange pigment (bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, summer squash), complex carbohydrates (legumes, brown, sweet potatoes, rice, and whole wheat), fish containing omega-3 fatty acid (salmon, tuna, and mackerel), and fruits containing antioxidants (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and cherries.)

1. Decrease your sugar intake. Inflammation feeds on refined sugars and carbohydrates, which can prolong symptoms or make them worse. When trying to reduce inflammation, stay away from simple, refined carbohydrates (breakfast cereals, white bread, white pasta/rice, sugary drinks, pastries) and opt for healthier substitutions. For example, instead of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on white bread with a bag of chips and a coke, you can substitute for peanut butter and a smashed raspberry sandwich on 100% whole wheat bread with carrots on the side and flavored seltzer.

2. Exercise your bones. Exercise can be a fundamental way to combat Inflammation. Research suggests 30 minutes of active exercise can help target Inflammation. According to the journal article "effects of exercise training on chronic inflammation, "physical exercise is well recognized as an important strategy for reducing the risk of chronic disease. Recent research has focused on its role in improving the inflammatory profile. This review summarizes the evidence for and against the role of increasing physical activity in the reduction of chronic inflammation" (Beavers). Exercises such as taking a walk through the park or pilates after work can be subtle changes in your daily routine to help you feel better inside.

 If you are dealing with acute inflammation and its symptoms, making these few changes in your diet can significantly help you feel better.

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