Stock up on these ingredients to reduce the risk of diseases brought on by chronic inflammation.
The good news is that we canuse food to combat chronic inflammation.
Include theseanti-inflammatory diet foodsinto your daily routine and fight inflammation one bite at a time.
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They’re rich in vitamin C and polyphenols, both of which can help reduce inflammation.
Chili Peppers
Who knew that turning up the heat could actually turn down the inflammation?
Chili peppers contain certain compounds, like capsaicin, that may reduce inflammation.
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you’re free to also add diced chiles to tacos, sandwiches, or stews.
Even a squeeze of lemon or lime over seafood can help you benefit from citrus.
And you might also steep it in boiled water for a tasty ginger tea.
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Brew it yourself to avoid any unwanted sugars from packaged versions.
But you don’t have to stick with plain teatry some of these drinks.
Pro tip: Add freshly ground black pepper to increase turmeric’s absorption.
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How to enjoy tomato’s benefits
Tomatoes are an all-around easy addition to your diet.
And they make great snacks, too!
How to enjoy olive oil’s benefits
Using olive oil in your cooking is a no-brainer.
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you’ve got the option to useolive oil to saute or fryyour food.
And of course, olive oil is an essential part of most salad dressings, too.
Keep in mind that you may needmore or less waterthan the traditional eight glasses a day.
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We use olive oil for cooking or in a salad, but it is also used in some areas of the world as a skin conditioner. You may have success in removing stubborn tape residue with olive oil.Image © Maximilian Stock Ltd. / Photographer’s Choice / Getty Images
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