Tamp down inflammation this winter with these delicious, in-season foods.
Eatingan anti-inflammatory dietpacked withinflammation-fighting foodscan help keep you healthier in the long run.
Here are the seven best anti-inflammatory winter foods.
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Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Eat This Winter
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In fact, pomegranate’s antioxidant potential is considered greater than that of red wine and green tea.
Cruciferous veggies contain bioactive sulfur compounds calledglucosinolatesthat minimize disease risk by decreasing inflammation.
If you’re looking for an extra antioxidant boost though, consider blood oranges.
Leeks
Leeks are part of the allium family, which also includes onions, shallots and scallions.
Found predominantly in winter and early spring, leeks can be a great substitute for other alliums in recipes.
We love themin soup, braised in the oven or evenfolded into mashed potatoesfor a veggie boost.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are at the top of the list in terms of anti-inflammatory starchy veggies.
We like toroast sweet potatoes,stuff them with our favorite fillingsand make them intohealthier fries.
But two other compounds in beetsbetaine and nitratesreally make them stand out as an anti-inflammatory star.
Betaine is a lesser-known antioxidant-like compound thatpreliminary research links to lower inflammatory blood markers.
