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The No. 1 Way to Tell If a Food Is Anti-Inflammatory, Per a Dietitian
TODAY.com • • health
Key Points:
- Chronic inflammation is linked to many chronic diseases, and reducing it through diet can improve overall health and longevity, according to Dr. Roshini Raj of NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
- A balanced gut microbiome plays a key role in lowering inflammation, with food choices significantly impacting gut health.
- Anti-inflammatory foods are typically whole, minimally processed, and often darkly colored fruits and vegetables, such as blackberries, purple cabbage, and beets, which contain antioxidants and phytonutrients.
- Pairing colorful fruits and veggies with leafy greens, nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains, and healthy fats supports overall health and reduces chronic inflammation over time.
- To start incorporating anti-inflammatory foods, adding berries like blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries to meals is recommended, while also minimizing alcohol and ultraprocessed foods and increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake.
