Fighting Inflammation With Food

If you suffer from an inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, the foods you eat may have an impact on the amount of discomfort you have to endure.  Sugar and saturated fats have a tendency to exacerbate symptoms, while the following foods may help reduce inflammation:

Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines)

Whole grains (rather than processed)

Dark leafy greens

Nuts (particularly almonds and walnuts)

Soy (soy milk, tofu, edamame)

Low-fat dairy products

Colorful peppers (red, green, orange, purple)

Tomatoes

Beets

Ginger and turmeric

Garlic and onions

Olive oil

Berries

Tart cherries

When adding these powerhouses to your diet, pay attention to your symptoms (you might even consider writing them down on a daily basis) to help you determine if certain foods work better for you than others.  Meanwhile, what a healthy nutritional line-up!