Wonderful Foods That Naturally Fight Inflammation

Avocados

Avocados have grown in popularity as a powerful health food. Although they are one of the few fatty vegetables, they contain monounsaturated fats, the best type for heart health. They also contain carotenoids that reduce the risk of cancer. Avocados are high in antioxidants, which we know can lower levels of inflammation in the body. Recent studies have suggested eating avocados can offset some of the inflammation caused by less healthy food choices. Subjects who ate a hamburger with a slice of avocado had lower inflammation marker levels than those who ate the hamburger alone. There is growing evidence indicating the large seed of the avocado may contain even stronger anti-inflammatory power than the rest of the vegetable. The seed extract may have properties similar to steroids and common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications.

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