Eating anti-inflammatory foods can be of great help in the management of symptoms of fibromyalgia. By eating a wide variety of whole foods inflammation and pain can be kept at a lower level and nutrition is enhanced.
Researchers are linking chronic low-grade inflammation to premature aging, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. Understanding that link is the first step in knowing how to change your diet in order to combat inflammation.
A diet that is based on proper nutrition is beneficial for people with chronic conditions – including fibromyalgia. The foods we eat are the most effective and safest way to control inflammation in our body.
The anti-inflammatory foods below are shown to reduce chronic inflammation.
Vegetables
- Asparagus
- Bell Peppers
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Chard
- Collards
- Fennel Bulb
- Green Beans
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Leeks
- Olives
- Spinach
- Sweet potatoes
- Turnip Greens
Fruits
- Apples
- Avocados
- Black Currants
- Blueberries
- Guavas
- Kiwifruit
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Mulberries
- Oranges
- Papaya
- Pineapple
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
Herbs & Spices
- Basil
- Black Pepper
- Cayenne Peppers/Chili Peppers
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Licorice
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Turmeric
Nuts & Seeds
- Almonds
- Flaxseed/Linseed
- Hazelnuts
- Sunflower Seeds
- Walnuts
Fish
- Cod
- Halibut
- Herring
- Oysters
- Rainbow Trout
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Snapper Fish
- Striped Bass
- Tuna
- Whitefish
Oils
- Avocado Oil
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
And don’t forget to drink Green Tea. The tea contains flavonoids that are potent anti-inflammatory compounds.
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