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Anti-Inflammatory Superfoods: Feel Lighter Today!
Getting anti-inflammatory foods into your diet can sound less than glamorous. It feels like that moment your mother-in-law asked if you’re taking a fiber supplement and you paused to wonder if you’re old enough to even consider something like that. But it’s not like that at all.
Anti-inflammatory foods are glamorous, they’re delicious and they will make you feel lighter and more energized throughout your day. Once you begin mindfully putting these powerhouses in your body, you’ll beat the bloat and your body and tastebuds will be begging for more!
The list of anti-inflammatory foods is long and the science is boring so we’re going to keep it simple and hit you with our three favorite superstars. These are easy to keep on hand and work into your every day routine.
Green Tea.
Add in a morning spot of tea or afternoon pick me up of the green variety. It’s simple, inexpensive and convenient. Take time to slowly sip a cup after a morning sun salutation or an afternoon stretch at your desk. Relaxing your mind while taking care of your body will elevate your day!
Bell Peppers.
These versatile anti-inflammatory kings can be thrown into any style of cuisine at any time of day.
Breakfast: Mix them into your eggs with this Southwest Scramble
Lunch: Be intentional with your Thai takeout and get Pad Prik or ask for extra bell peppers in your curry
Snack Time: Keep sliced bell peppers in your fridge and dip them in some pre-made hummus or ranch for a satisfying midday craving crusher
Dinner: Try our favorite boyfriend approved meatless monday dish Cheese Tortellini & Veggies. This recipe is packed with veggies (including your new friend the bell pepper) while satisfying even the heartiest of appetites.
Salmon. Keep Reading.
Breakfast: Indulge in that bagel and lox from your local bagel shop or keep some smoked salmon in the fridge for a hearty breakfast at home
Lunch: When you make salmon for dinner, intentionally throw on an extra fillet and pop it in the fridge for a quick, easy salmon salad the next day
Dinner: Don’t be intimidated. Our 10 Minute Salmon is impossible to botch and will have you wondering why you didn’t tackle this anti-inflammatory superfood years ago!
A note about salmon: We told you these foods were convenient to keep on hand and salmon fits the bill. Purchase the frozen variety under the brand name of your grocery store. These are the same as the fresh cuts you will get from the fish counter - your fishmonger has simply thawed them out, put them on ice and marked up the price. Now you can keep them on hand, pay a little less and indulge any time you like!
Start with these three anti-inflammatory superstars. The key to always evolving into a better version of yourself is small incremental changes. No matter where you are in your health journey applaud yourself for your wins and give yourself grace when you have a pizza night.
We can’t wait to cheer you on so comment below or join our conversation on instagram to let us know which of these three you’re going to try out first! Once you’ve tackled these starters and you’re ready for more - dive into our Complete Guide to Anti-Inflammatory Foods.
