Tame chronic inflammation by starting your year off with a kitchen stocked with these anti-inflammatory foods.
Cookies, processed foods and extra cocktails are a delicious way to enjoy the season.
Unfortunately, they are also foods that canincrease inflammationwhen consumed regularly.
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Here are some anti-inflammatory foods dietitians recommend stocking up on this month.
One of those foods is tomatoes.
In addition, the process of cooking and canning tomatoes increases the levels of other inflammation-lowering antioxidants.
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Make a pot of thisHearty Tomato Soup with Beans & Greensor try ourSlow-Cooker Vegetarian Chili.
A handful of nuts is not only a convenient snack, buttheyre packed with nutrients.
Not sure which one to buy?
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Not to mention, macadamia nuts provide other essential nutrients that can keep inflammation in check.
Quinoa
January is a great time to start adding more whole grains to your diet.
Theyre loaded with fiber and provide a number of essential nutrients like B vitamins and magnesium.
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While any whole grain is a worthy pick, we recommend quinoa.
This quick-cooking super grain is also rich in protein and phytonutrients that can knock out inflammation.
Its rich in omega-3 fatty acids, selenium and vitamin B12.
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The consumption of green tea has been linked to reduced markers of inflammation in clinical trials, she says.
Brew up a cup of thisWarm Honey Green Teaor make a batch of thisAnti-Inflammatory Golden Tonic.
you could also use green tea in smoothies, like thisone starring lemon and blueberries.
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Berries and omega-3-rich chia seeds make an anti-inflammatory super duo in thisBerry Chia Puddingrecipe.
Obviously, theres a lot to love about pomegranates.
ThisBroccoli, Chickpea and Pomegranate Saladmakes a great accompaniment to chicken, fish or pork.
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Regularly incorporating more anti-inflammatory foods into your meals is one easily attainable habit to pick up this year.
Stock up this week and start tackling inflammation for better health all year long.
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