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8 Foods That Are Good for Fighting Inflammation, One of Which is Dark Chocolate

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Kapanlagi.com - Basically, inflammation or inflammation is the body's immune system response to infection and irritation. Usually, if someone experiences inflammation, they will experience two typical symptoms, namely fever and pain. You need to know that inflammation includes wounds, pain, redness, swollen joints that can cause stiffness, and pain. Well, if your body has too much inflammation, it can cause joint inflammation, heart disease, and other chronic health conditions.

Inflammation can indeed cause discomfort, but it is important for you to undergo the healing process. Changing your diet is also the only way to deal with inflammation. If you are experiencing inflammation or trying to prevent inflammation, it is a good idea to fight inflammation by consuming the following anti-inflammatory foods.

What are these foods? Instead of being curious, let's just take a look at the complete review below.

 

 

 

1. Broccoli

Broccoli is one of the vegetables that can fight inflammation. In addition, consuming broccoli can even reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. This is because broccoli contains sulforaphane, an antioxidant that reduces the level of cytokines and NF-kB, the causes of inflammation. You can consume broccoli and turn it into a healthy recipe.

2. Spinach

Besides broccoli, it turns out that spinach is a good vegetable for fighting inflammation. Spinach contains lutein, which is related to vitamin A and beta-carotene. Research shows that people who eat leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, will reduce the risk of degenerative diseases. Spinach also contains iron, vitamin K, and folate, and is very low in calories, making it suitable for weight loss meals.

3. Avocado

Avocado fruit is undoubtedly beneficial for health. Avocados contain potassium, magnesium, fiber, and healthy monounsaturated fats for the heart. Moreover, avocados also contain carotenoids and tocopherols that can reduce the risk of cancer. In fact, compounds in avocados function to reduce inflammation. Therefore, consuming avocados regularly will certainly have a positive impact on body health.

4. Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are often found in various delicious preparations. But did you know that the sweet potatoes you often consume have a positive impact on health, one of which is fighting inflammation? This is because sweet potatoes also contain anthocyanins that have anti-inflammatory properties to counter various diseases and flavonoids that can reduce inflammation. With its sweet and savory taste when consumed, sweet potatoes are very suitable to be made as your daily snack.

5. Legumes

Furthermore, food that is very good for fighting inflammation is legumes which have a source of healthy fats. You can consume almonds that are rich in vitamin E, calcium, and fiber. In addition, sunflower seeds and hazelnuts are also types of legumes that are equally beneficial to consume because both types of food are high in omega-3 fatty acids. It is advisable to combine legumes, fish, and vegetables for consumption.

6. Berry

Although they are small in size, berries cannot be underestimated for their numerous health benefits. Yes, berries are fruits that contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals. In addition, berries are also enriched with antioxidants called anthocyanins. This compound has anti-inflammatory effects. Well, you can choose one variety of berries to consume such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.

7. Dark Chocolate

In addition to its delicious taste, dark chocolate also has beneficial effects in preventing inflammation. This is because dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants which can reduce the risk of diseases. Furthermore, the flavanols in dark chocolate are responsible for its anti-inflammatory effects and maintaining the health of endothelial cells that line your arteries. However, it is important to note that you should choose dark chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa.

8. Salmon

Salmon is a great choice for fighting inflammation. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties and can alleviate inflammation to protect the nervous system from oxidative stress and nerve damage.

These are some of the foods that are good for fighting inflammation. Don't forget to add them to your daily food list. Hope this is helpful.

(kpl/dtm)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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