Plus, manyvegetarian foodslike fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and more are packed with anti-inflammatory properties.

These can help you combat pesky symptoms of chronic inflammation likemental fog, digestive issues and joint stiffness.

Pack a whole-wheat pita in your lunch box to pair with our Lemony Lentil Salad with Feta.

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Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood.

Serve with whole-wheat pitas, if desired.

Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended.

Veggie & hummus sandwich

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The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.

The tangy citrus dressing is a refreshing flavor with the sweet caramel of the roasted sheet-pan veggies.

The base of the soup is prepared in advance and stored in separate containers.

Lemony Lentil Salad with Feta

When youre ready to enjoy it, simply add the broth and heat it in the microwave.

Cover and let the soup stand for 10 minutes before serving.

And the best partits mixed, assembled and baked in a pie plate for easy cleanup.

Overhead view of a white bowl of Black Bean-Quinoa Bowl recipe on a reddish brown tile tabletop

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The base of the soup is prepped ahead of time and stored in separate containers.

Simply add the broth and heat it in the microwave when youre ready to eat.

If you don’t have spinach on hand, try swapping in another dark leafy green like kale.

Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie

Cucumber, sprouts, salad greens or spinach all add a refreshing crunch.

For a peppery kick, try using arugula.

Cilantro adds color and flavor when blended to make a creamy dressing.

Chickpea & quinoa grain bowl in a white shallow bowl, with a fork on the left side

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Serve this cold salad for lunch or dinner.

Serve it on a piece of toasted whole-grain bread or inside a tender lettuce leaf.

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing

Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

Edamame Veggie Rice Bowl

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a recipe photo of the Crustless Caprese Quiche

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Side view photo of 3 jars of Anti-Inflammatory Eat-the-Rainbow soup after broth is added with lid on top.

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a recipe photo of Almond-Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl

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Green goddess wrap cut in half on a pink plate

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a recipe photo of the Cucumber and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Brie Passano

a bowl of salad

Avocado-Egg-Salad