How an anti-inflammatory diet can help improve your everyday life

We can all think of something related to our bodies that we would prefer to be a little different. Whether it’s the sore back you get in the morning, that achy knee, or even smoother skin, there might well be something we’d like to change.

Something many people don’t consider when it comes to making improvements to their bodies is the food they eat. People associate diet and food consumption with weight, and of course there is a big relationship here. But the food we eat can affect our bodies in other unexpected ways.

For some people, you can eat whatever you fancy with no repercussions. But for others, that freedom of choice is not quite the case. Some foods will react badly with our systems, and we may never know why. For example, you might well be able to think of something that never fails to set your stomach on edge when you eat it. 

But these reactions might not necessarily be digestive in nature. They could actually be having a negative effect on our joints and bones, and be leading to movement difficulties and general aches and pains.

This is due to some foods causing inflammation. There are a number of foods and food types that have been identified as potentially causing inflammation in the body. These include foods with high sugar levels, artificial trans fats, vegetable oils, processed meats and alcohol. 

So, if you are finding inflammation is causing you grief and making you suffer, an anti-inflammatory diet could be the key to changing things for the better and getting back to your spritely and lively self. 

How can you do this? Well, the perfect first step is looking to cut out inflammatory foods and replace them with anti-inflammatory foods instead.

What kinds of foods are anti-inflammatory foods? 

Well a general rule of thumb is if you keep your meals healthy and ‘light’ in nature, then you are less likely to be consuming inflammatory produce.  

The Mediterranean diet is renowned not only for its delicious flavours, but is also known as a healthy diet and one reason for this is because of its anti-inflammatory capabilities. Plenty of fish and vegetable-based meals are a great choice when looking to adopt an anti-inflammatory lifestyle.  

Fruits are also thought to be a very good anti-inflammatory agent, with many delicious berries a particularly strong source. Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and cherries are all good options, while vegetables too can play a role. Green veggies like spinach and kale have anti-inflammatory qualities.  

Nuts and seeds are also great anti-inflammatory foods and can be a good snack for anybody wanting to reduce inflammation, while beans, onions and olive oil have all been shown to have anti-inflammatory qualities. 

As with any diet, the anti-inflammatory diet takes commitment and dedication, but the rewards could be very big. We’ve spoken before about how a natural approach to fighting inflammation can help you, and you can search for anti-inflammatory products on our website today. 

Be sure to browse through the full Evolution Organics range, take a look at our delivery options, and if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with our team.