Our bodies take a beating as we move through life, bending, walking and moving around without giving a second thought. Eventually, all the strain and stress of modern day life take their toll and we find our joints seizing up or getting stiff. How can you reduce inflammation?

The pain can get agonizing once inflammation and arthritis set in, so why not eat proactively and include these four foods into your daily diet. This is an easy way to take care of those joints and any other inflammation.

Reduce inflammation through these foods:

1. Leafy green vegetables

Dark, leafy greens like kale, spinach and bok choy are rich in powerful antioxidants.

– restores cellular health

– stops inflammation

In addition, they provide vitamins A, C, and K, which protect your brain against the oxidative stress caused by free-radical damage.

2. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is a special kind of saturated fat that has built-in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.

– restores gut health

– contains essential fatty acids

3. Berries

– fibre rich

– contain antioxidants like quercetin

– contain a flavonoid compound that supports healthy bacterial growth in the gut

Berries have also been shown to slow cognitive decline and improve memory and motor function.

4. Seeds

Super seeds like chia, flax, and hemp.

– rich in omega and omega-6 fatty acids

– antioxidants

– protein

– trace minerals

Because – a few small simple steps can help you to enjoy a pain-free lifestyle for a whole lot longer.

Why not try these at home too:

In Closing

Inflammation is the starting point for so many illnesses and diseases. It’s totally avoidable,  and yet we prime ourselves for health disasters with our unhealthy habits. Disease such as cancer, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes are common with many auto-immune diseases on the rise.  As a result by simply making wrong choices we unwittingly promote chronic inflammation. Why not choose “healthy” today!