Cape Times

Foods that fight inflammati­on

- Lutho Pasiya

DIET can play a big role in one’s life. By focusing on a diet rich in anti-inflammato­ry foods and knowing what foods to avoid, you can see a great improvemen­t.

According to Very Well Healthy Eating, these are some of the foods you should be eating. Almonds Almonds are an excellent source of mono-unsaturate­d fats. They’re also a good source of magnesium and plant protein.

Almonds are also very satiating, so even though they’re a little higher in calories than many other anti-inflammato­ry foods, eating a handful of almonds may help you stick with a healthy weight loss programme. Carrots Carrots contain beta-carotene, which your body can convert to vitamin A, which is essential for your health, but it’s also a powerful antioxidan­t in its own right. Kale “Kale is an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K, and a good source of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin C, while being low in sodium. It’s also low in calories and has a bit of fibre. Oranges Oranges and orange juice are excellent additions to an anti-inflammato­ry diet and you don’t need to save them for breakfast. Salmon Salmon contains significan­t amounts of omega-3 fatty acids – more than any other type of fish or seafood.

Studies suggest people who have a higher intake of these fatty acids may be less likely to suffer from dry eyes and it’s also good for the heart because the healthy fats help reduce inflammati­on and keep cholestero­l in check.

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