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The following seven superfoods are anti-inflammatory super heroes and you should eat them frequently, or at least three-four times per week:

Cold water fish.

Cold water fish like wild salmon, cod, sardines, haddock and sole are all high in fats that have great anti-inflammatory properties. Keyword: WILD – just like you!

Vegetables.

Surprise! Mom was right -Vegetables are good for you. However, most North Americans aren’t getting enough plants into their diets. We should be eating vegetables with each meal. Make them bright and colorful, and leafy and green!

Seeds and nuts.

I learned this one from Dr Oz. He’s always got nuts in his pockets. (No pun people) Walnuts, sesame seeds and almonds all contain omega-3 fats that reduce inflammation.

Fruit and berries.

Blueberries, pineapple, raspberries, cherries, strawberries and apples are all examples of fruits that may help reduce inflammation within the body.

Turmeric and other herbs and spices.

Turmeric, ginger, garlic, basil, oregano—take your pick because all of those herbs and spices are very very high in nutrients and fight inflammation.

Chocolate.

Say Hell yeah with me now. Once in awhile some good chocolate is a great thing to eat. I’m talking about chocolate that’s at least 70% pure cocoa and no more than one ounce at a time. Make sure it’s organic!

Green Tea.

Whether it’s hot or cold, green tea sort of acts like a liquid vegetable, putting up an inflammatory fight within your body. And please make sure that tea is organic.

Now that you know what foods you should eat to reduce that inflammation, here’s what you should avoid!