Anti-inflammatory eating
Silent, chronic, widespread inflammation in the body is now recognised as a key driver for degenerative diseases. And what you eat can either dampen or drive this process—in children and adults alike.
Sue RaddMar 20, 2023, 12:40 AM
Silent, chronic, widespread inflammation in the body is now recognised as a key driver for degenerative diseases. And what you eat can either dampen or drive this process—in children and adults alike.
What is anti-inflammatory eating?
An anti-inflamatory diet is more than just adding single foods like turmeric or flaxseeds to your diet. A plant-based dietary pattern comprising unrefined foods (with or without some fish or fish oil) is required to maximally reduce inflammatory markers. Your meals should be focused on a variety of vegetables; fruits; legumes, including soybeans and whole soy foods; intact, cracked or rolled grains; nuts and/or seeds, and herbs and/or spices.
Diets rich in animal products such as meat are associated with increased inflammation. Refined plant foods such as cakes, biscuits, processed snacks, sugary drinks, white flour and white rice are equally as harmful.
Even cooking methods matter. Certain chemicals are formed when using high and dry cooking temperature methods like barbecuing or grilling, which can fuel inflammation. Steaming, boiling and stewing are best.
Who would benefit?
Research suggests that everyone can benefit by adopting anti-inflammatory eating. This is because inflammation underlies most chronic diseases. While benefits may be obvious for arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, the latest findings suggest targeting inflammation is also important if you or your loved ones have conditions ranging from heart disease and depression to asthma and multiple sclerosis.
Six anti-inflammatory food swaps
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Morrocan-style carrots, sauteed with lemon and cumin
A quick and easy way to dress up carrots for a family dinner or smart meal.
Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Serves: 6
Ingredients
Method
TIP: Use parsley instead of coriander for a twist.
PER SERVE: Energy 533 kJ (127 cal). Protein 1 g. Fat 9 g. Saturated fat 1 g. Cholesterol 0 mg. Carbohydrate 8 g. Fibre 4 g. Calcium 39 mg. Iron 0.8 mg. Sodium 233 mg.
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