Anti-inflammatory diet, foods that can protect cancer
Studies have shown that inflammation in body is the cause of many chronic diseases including cancer, arthritis and digestive issues. The main cause of digestive disorder is poor eating habit, toxic food, processed food and foods that are artificial coloring and additives. Here are some food suggestions that can help to improve inflammation and food digestion.
Foods that fight inflammation
Anti-inflammatory Fruits
Mango, papaya and pineapple are the three anti-inflammatory fruits that have proteolytic enzymes with anti-ulcerative and anti-microbial properties. These fruits help with digestion and breaking down other foods.
Avocado
It is a rich super-food high in omega-3 fatty acids and full of fiber. Avocados help to promote food digestion and healthy pancreas, liver and gall bladder. Avocado is one of the best anti-inflammatory food and it is digestible.
Herbs and spices
Cinnamon, basil, cayenne and turmeric are anti-inflammatory foods. Cinnamon improves cholesterol level and triglyceride and helps with better digestion of the food. Basil is a great anti-inflammatory food that helps to boost the immune system which fight against major diseases. Cayenne is a very helpful anti-inflammatory which can helps to prevent digestive disorders, cleanse the body, promote weight loss and fight allergies. Turmeric is a fantastic anti-inflammatory and studies show that it could be as effective in many pharmaceutical drugs without their side effects.
Seaweeds
The carbohydrate in sea kelp and kombu is anti-inflammatory. Sea kelp and kambu both are high in antioxidant, fiber and vitamin K and can help to prevent tumors and weight lose.
Wild-sockeye Salmon / Fish Oil
The sockeye salmon also known as red salmon, kokanee salmon are an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids and a great anti-inflammatory. The sockeye salmon can be helpful to prevent heart disease and cancer. Fish oil is also a big source of omega 3 fatty acids that can help to promote brain function, intelligence and eyesight.
Green tea
The flavonoids in green tea are anti-inflammatory and can help to prevent the cancer and heart disease.
Mushrooms
Shiitake mushroom is a good anti-inflammatory and can help to promote the immune system and fight cancer.
Berries including Blueberries
Blueberries are great source of antioxidants that are anti-inflammatory. Blueberries can help to improve the immune system in humen body and prevent dementia and cancer. Raspberries, cranberries, blackberries and strawberries also are big source of antioxidants.
Green Super-foods
Brocolli is a highly nutritious super-food that is anti-inflammatory and can prevent breast cancer in women. The phytochemicals in broccoli which are called “sulforaphane” which are helpful to activates enzymes and throws carcinogen out of cells before cancer can do any harm. Kale is also a good anti-inflammatory, can cleanse the body and prevent heart disease. Kale is also full of iron, fiber and calcium. Cauliflower also helps with detoxification of the body.
Consume more Fermented Foods
In these days, fermented foods have been disappearing from our diets. Fermented foods are probiotics and have beneficial bacteria that help with food digestion. For example, modern pickles are no longer made by lacto-fermentation using salt and are made with vinegar. Mostly dairy products like cheese and yogurt and other like alcoholic beverages (wine or beer) are being pasteurized by killing most of the good bacteria in them. Since most juices and beverages are pasteurized, there are less live enzymes and beneficial bacteria in them to help with our food digestion. Some of fermented foods include yogurt, organic raw apple cider vinegar, kimchi, kefir, kombucha and other fermented veggies.
Foods that cause inflammation
Try to avoid or limit these foods as much as possible.
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