Maintaining a healthy, well-functioning body is all about balance
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic activity
- Alkalinity and acidity
- Exertion and relaxation
Inflammation is no different. Inflammation is the incredible mechanism by which the body heals itself after injury or tissue damage. Where this becomes a problem is when the immune system triggers a prolonged inflammatory response when there is no potential harm. Basically, a little bit of inflammation is needed, but when it sticks around for too long, it can cause serious problems. We now know that the number one contributor and remedy to chronic inflammation is nutrition. This means that we have the ability to reverse the effects of inflammation, simply by making changes to our diet!
In the seminar earlier this week, we talked about the inflammatory response and the vast effects it has on your gut health, brain chemistry, immune function and how it can lead to many autoimmune diseases. You may be suffering from inflammatory problems if you experience:
- Brain fog or poor mental focus
- Poor digestion (bloating, gas, indigestion, etc.)
- Poor immune function (get sick often)
- Joint pain or stiffness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Irregular appetite
- Poor mental health
SO WHAT SHOULD I EAT?
In order to reduce inflammation in the body, include more anti-inflammatory foods in your diet such as:
– fresh vegetables (spinach, broccoli, kale, etc.)
– omega 3 rich foods
– chia seeds
– pumpkin
– wild caught salmon
– blueberries & pears
– walnuts (soaked)
– turmeric
– ginger
– garlic
– cinnamon
– fermented foods (kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut)
– bone broth (Find out the benefits here, and find a recipe to Coach Dan’s bone broth here)
– zinc
– apple cider vinegar
Reduce or eliminate the intake of foods that cause inflammation such as:
– refined carbohydrates (sugars, soft drinks)
– trans fats and deep fried foods
– refined flour (bread, tortillas)
– grains (wheat, rye, corn, sorghum, cereals, oats, etc.)
– dairy products
– grain-fed meat products
– legumes (beans, peanuts, chickpeas, soybeans, etc.)
– nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, capsicum, peppers, paprika)
– alcohol
We are all different and nutrition is highly personal and individualised. Some of the above food groups may not cause issues for you – these are just some common or notable food groups that you may be sensitive to. If you would like one-on-one coaching to help you figure out what nutrition protocol best suits you and your body, don’t hesitate to book in for a Blueprint Session here, where one of our incredible coaches will happily guide you on your own journey of health and wellness.
