8 anti-inflammatory foods to eat
The foods we eat can help tame (or catch fire) inflammation.
"Foods labeled as 'anti-inflammatory' typically contain natural chemical compounds that help the body prevent or fight inflammation," says Priya Reddy, MD, a rheumatologist at Southwest Florida Rheumatology in Tampa Bay and board member of the Association of Women in Rheumatology .
Polyphenols, flavonoids, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, and pre- and probiotics are the main chemical compounds found in anti-inflammatory foods, says Reddy. "Foods that naturally contain these compounds are high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, healthy fats or other important nutrients."