Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Roz Burnham, C.N.

Metabolic Clinical Nutrition

Natural Wellness Counseling

Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Omega-3 fats are anti-inflammatory

Omega-6 fats are pro-inflammatory

WILD ALASKAN SALMON has a high content of omega-3 fats

Avoid Atlantic farm raised salmon as it is artificially colored and low in good fats.

GRASS FED BEEF high in omega-3 fats from plant sources

Avoid corn fed beef as it is high in Omega-6 pro-inflammatory fats

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL is a naturally occurring fat high in omega-3 sauté with it or use it on salads and vegetables

Avoid oils made from corn, canola, safflower, peanuts, and soy-omega 6

Avoid all trans- fats made with hydrogenated oils.

ORGANIC SALAD GREENS (lettuce, spinach, all dark greens)

ORGANIC CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale)

ORGANIC BERRIES (cherries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries)

use fresh or frozen berries

HERBS AND SPICES (tumeric, curry, ginger, garlic, black pepper, onions)

GREEN AND WHITE TEAS (hot or cold)