Don’t ignore the freezer section at the grocery store!
There, you could find a variety of delicious antioxidant-rich whole foods that may help decrease inflammation.
Not sure where to start in the freezer section?
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Or what to do with those frozen foods once you get home?
Then, keep reading because I’m sharing top anti-inflammatory frozen foods chosen by registered dietitians.
Plus, learn their favorite ways to use them.
As for how you use them?
Broccoli
Broccoli is anything but basic.
“My favorite go-to frozen food is broccoli,” saysChrista Brown, M.S., RDN.
Chopped Onions
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And onions also containanti-inflammatory compounds.
“My favorite frozen food is a mixture of sweet and tart cherries.
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“It’s a great way to get some healthy fats into your diet,” she says.
Toss frozen avocado in smoothies, or defrost it andspread on toast, Julson suggests.
Chopped Spinach
“My favorite anti-inflammatory frozen food is chopped spinach,” says Julson.
“I always keep a bag in my freezer.
Saute with some garlic and olive oil for a super-quick and delicious side dish.”
Unlike with fresh spinach, these nutrients don’t decrease over time,” says Schlichter.
Butternut Squash
Mashed or cubed, it really doesn’t matter!
Frozen butternut squash is a favorite for calming inflammation forElysia Cartlidge, RD.
Sauces are another great place to use frozen mashed butternut squash if you’re able to find it.
Turmeric
Here’s the other item you may find surprising: frozen crushed turmeric.
Gorin points toDorot Gardensas one of several lines offering frozen garlic, ginger and herbs.
“Cauliflower is rich in a group of compounds called flavonoids that haveanti-inflammatory effectsin the body.
It’s easy to steam, mash or incorporate into risotto,” she says.
