An anti-inflammatory diet: your shield against the ‘silent’ fire within your body

Silent inflammation saps your energy, puts strain on your joints and affects your well-being. In this blog post, you’ll learn how an anti-inflammatory diet can help your body calm the often silent fire within.

How can I easily change my diet in everyday life:

Step 1: Reduce inflammatory triggers

• Sugar and white flour: Cause blood sugar levels to go on a rollercoaster ride and fuel inflammatory signals
• Unhealthy fats: Trans fats (fried foods) and an excess of omega-6 (sunflower and maize germ oil) disrupt the fatty acid balance
• Highly processed foods: Sausages, ready meals and artificial additives place an unnecessary strain on the metabolism

Step 2: Enjoy ‘fire-extinguishing’ foods

• Eat a varied diet: Vegetables and berries – rich in vitamin C, minerals, vitamins such as A, K and B, and plant compounds
• Omega-3 fatty acids: linseed oil, walnuts, oily sea fish, chia seeds and hemp seeds support important bodily functions
• Probiotics: sauerkraut, kimchi, fermented foods

Step 3: Incorporate plant-based all-rounders

• Turmeric (curcumin): only reaches its full potential when combined with fat and a pinch of black pepper (piperine)
• Ginger: Boosts the metabolism with its gingerols
• Green tea: Provides valuable polyphenols for cell protection
• Onions and garlic: An essential foundation for any anti-inflammatory diet
• Fresh herbs: dill, basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, rosemary, coriander and mint are a must here, with fresh lemon for an extra boost
• Astaxanthin: as a free radical scavenger

Your daily BOOSTER:

In the morning, add a pinch of turmeric, ginger and black pepper together with 1 tsp of high-quality organic coconut oil to your porridge, smoothie or ‘golden milk’. Supplemented with astaxanthin, you’re all set to start the morning. Where possible, cook with fresh, untreated ingredients! Steam vegetables – rather than boiling them! Incorporate plenty of anti-inflammatory foods into your daily routine.

Some recipes will follow shortly!