By incorporating a few anti-inflammatory herbs and spices into our diet on a regular basis, we can prevent or lessen the body’s inflammation.
Among other things, gut inflammation, gas, bloating, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can occasionally result from eating too many deep-fried, sugary, and processed meals. It may have an impact on our hormones, leading to thyroid, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and other hormonal problems. Rheumatoid arthritis and other auto-immune diseases can be brought on by inflammation (RA).
Here is a list of several foods that are anti-inflammatory that you can eat daily
1. Turmeric
This household spice is extremely popular in Indian cuisines. It is rich in curcumin, an antioxidant, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. You can take turmeric with black pepper to increase the body’s absorption of curcumin.
2. Black Pepper
Black Pepper is rich in antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s also quite effective in healing many gastroenterological problems.
3. Cardamom
Cardamom or elaichi has a complex sweet and aromatic flavour. Research findings have established that elaichi helps in reducing inflammation as well as controls fatty liver.
4. Cinnamon
Cinnamon or Dalchini intake reduces inflammation, as per studies. However, experts advise using cinnamon in small amounts.
5. Ginger
Besides its culinary use, ginger has been traditionally used as a medicine to treat colds, menstrual cramps, migraine, nausea, arthritis and high blood pressure. Ginger can help in reducing inflammation and joint pain.
6. Garlic
Used traditionally to treat arthritis, coughs, constipation and infections among other diseases, garlic has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties due to its rich sulfur compounds.
7. Fenugreek
Fenugreek or Methi is used in the Indian household for many reasons. It also helps to get rid of joint pain, constipation and bloating. Regula use of methi can also help you in losing weight. Use methi water in steam inhalation reduces inflammation in the respiratory tract.
8. Thyme
Used as a food flavouring, Thyme has been found to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that may act therapeutic for rheumatoid arthritis.
9. Rosemary
Research suggests that polyphenols present in rosemary can help in reducing inflammation.
10. Green Tea
Green Tea helps to reduce signs of inflammation associated with the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), ulcerative colitis, gum diseases, RA etc.