Tag: Anti Inflammatory Diet

Plant chemicals (or phytochemicals), which have an effect on human health, are known as ‘plant bioactive compounds’. They are commonly found in the so-called ‘superfoods’ or ‘functional foods’. Plant bioactive compounds are found in various plant-based food sources like fruits, vegetables, legumes (including lentils, peans, and beans), whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices. In this article, we explain their role in reducing inflammation with the help of the available scientific literature.

Prebiotics belong to the group of food ingredients called dietary fibers. Prebiotics exert their beneficial role on health by stimulating the growth of good bacteria in the gut. Probiotics are preparations of live bacteria. Prebiotics and probiotics can lower body inflammation.
Additionally, certain vitamins like D and E, and minerals like zinc can play a role in reducing inflammation in the body.
In this article, we explain all this with the help of the available scientific literature.

Calorie (energy) restriction reduces body inflammation by reducing the oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Some dietary fats (like saturated fats) may be pro-inflammatory, whereas others (like omega 3 fatty acids) may be anti-inflammatory. Similarly, some dietary carbohydrates (like high glycemic index sugar) may increase inflammation, whereas others (like complex carbohydrates) may reduce it. In this article, we explain all this with the help of the available scientific literature.