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INFLAMMATION: FOODS TO EAT AND FOODS TO AVOID
Inflammation occurs when the body sends immune cells and key nutrients to specific
areas for healing after injury or infection. However, sometimes the body creates an
excessive or chronic response, which can potentially damage your body’s tissues and
increase symptoms. You can adjust inflammation levels in your body with an awareness
of how foods can affect these processes and by considering supplements to address this
response.
Anti-inflammatory Foods:
 Fruits and Vegetables: leafy greens,
celery, broccoli, beets, pineapple,
bok choy, tart cherries, berries
 Boiled/baked fish: salmon, tuna,
mackerel, sardines
 Nuts and seeds: almonds, walnuts, chia
seeds, flaxseed
 Oils and seasoning: olive and coconut
oils, turmeric, ginger
 Whole grains
 Probiotics
Inflammatory Foods:
• Sugar
• Dairy: Milk, butter, cheese
• Refined carbohydrates
• Fried foods
• Soda and other sugar drinks
• Red and processed meats
• Trans fats and saturated fats
• Alcohol
• MSG/artificial additives
• Artificial sweeteners
• Gluten
• Tomato, onion, garlic, soy
Supplements for inflammation available at Jointworx Physical Therapy:
 Curcumin: supports healthy inflammatory response, GI health, immune system,
endocrine system, brain health, cardiovascular system, and liver health
 Inflammatone: uses herbs to break down inflammatory protein compounds,
offers protection from free radicals/anti-oxidant
 Fish oils: anti-inflammatory, fetal brain development, helps adult brain function
and ATP production, decreases cardiovascular risk, chemotherapy adjunct
 MSM: modulates inflammation and histamine release, supports collagen
production for healthy joints
 Aloe/200x: anti-inflammatory, helps immune function
 CLA Softgels: modulates inflammation, supports fat burning and healthy blood
sugar levels