Olive oil researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that olive oil, a chemical in extra virgin olive oil, can stimulate aldehydes, which is similar to ibuprofen (a common antipyretic and analgesic drug) in inhibiting inflammatory enzymes. When making vegetable salad, you might as well use olive oil instead of butter or margarine.
Pineapple contains an effective anti-inflammatory substance-bromelain, which is one of the anti-inflammatory foods. Studies have shown that eating pineapple can relieve the pain of patients with knee osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Apple contains an anti-inflammatory antioxidant-quercetin, which is also one of the anti-inflammatory foods.
Eating foods high in tryptophan in nuts and seeds may reduce pain sensitivity. These foods include: hazelnuts, sesame seeds, rice, soybeans, seafood, dairy products and so on.
Dark green vegetables such as spinach, kale, cauliflower and spinach are anti-inflammatory foods and contain anti-inflammatory carotenoids.
Dark chocolate Dark chocolate contains chemicals that help fight inflammation. A large Italian study shows that compared with people who don't eat chocolate, people who eat a piece of dark chocolate for three consecutive days have significantly lower measurement values of inflammation-related proteins.
Brown rice Brown rice and other whole grains can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome to relieve their pain. Whole grains are also a good source of magnesium, which can reduce the frequency of migraine by relaxing nerves, blood vessels and muscles.
Grapes Eating some grapes, mulberries or drinking some wine can supplement the body with a lot of resveratrol. This substance can inhibit inflammatory enzymes, and its effect is similar to that of aspirin, but it is not irritating to the stomach.
Oranges British researchers analyzed the diet of 25,000 people and found that people who regularly eat oranges and other orange fruits (such as apricots and nectarines) are less likely to suffer from inflammatory joint diseases.
Cherry Cherry contains anthocyanins, which can fight inflammation, similar to aspirin. Similarly, raspberries, strawberries and other berries are also anti-inflammatory foods.
Bulb vegetables such as onion and garlic are rich in anti-inflammatory substances and sulfur-containing compounds, which help to enhance immunity and make the body run smoothly.
Green tea and black tea are rich in antioxidant flavonoids, which can prevent cell damage and slow down the progress of arthritis and other diseases. At the same time, it also contains a chemical that can resist inflammation, so you might as well use green tea instead of a cup of coffee in the morning.
Broccoli Broccoli contains a strong antioxidant-glutathione, which can prevent arthritis. Other fruits and vegetables rich in glutathione are asparagus, cabbage, potato, tomato, avocado, orange, peach and watermelon.
Fatty fish such as fish, salmon and anchovies, nuts and seeds such as walnuts, flaxseed and pumpkin seeds, and edible oils such as olive oil and rapeseed oil all contain omega-3 fatty acids, which have strong anti-inflammatory effects. A study by the University of Pittsburgh in the United States found that people with neck and back pain can get relief after taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements for 3 months.
Soybeans and Products Researchers at Oklahoma State University found that people with osteoarthritis, especially men, would feel less pain if they were supplemented with 40 grams of soy protein every day for three months.
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