Anti-Inflammatory Foods: The 7 Most Effective!
Anti-inflammatory foods can prevent diseases and should therefore be more on the menu. Free radicals trigger oxidative stress in the body and thus damage our cells. Antioxidants  and certain fatty acids in anti-inflammatory foods fight free radicals, helping to counteract inflammatory reactions.
You can find out which foods have a particularly anti-inflammatory and thus cell-protecting effect in our photo gallery!
Berry
Berries have a very high proportion of antioxidants, which catch free radicals and thus have a cell-protecting effect. The following applies to berries: the darker the berry, the higher its content of valuable antioxidants. In blueberries, for example, there is a particularly large amount of vitamin C  and E. These vitamins prevent inflammatory reactions in the body.
There are even more antioxidants in blackberries: They are particularly rich in anthocyanins. These are water-soluble plant pigments that give the berry its blue-black color. In addition, berries are among the lowest-calorie fruits, which makes them even healthier.
nuts
Nuts are also  rich in valuable nutrients that have a positive effect on our health. Brazil nuts, for example, are particularly rich in selenium, which is important for protecting cells from free radicals and for a functioning immune system. In this country, the soil is very low in selenium, which is why the need is often not covered by food.
Walnuts also have an anti-inflammatory effect and can help prevent diseases. The high content of omega-3 fatty acids not only protects our cells, but also heart health.
Nuts also provide a lot of dietary fiber . These are indigestible food components that accelerate the so-called “intestinal transit time”, i.e. the transit time of food in the body. With a high-fiber diet, pollutants can also be removed from the body more quickly with the stool.
Almonds are particularly rich in flavonoids such as catechin, which is one of the secondary plant substances and has a high antioxidant potential.
Pistachios also contain many flavonoids  and the highest concentration of all nuts in resveratrol, which supports the immune system. Studies on resveratrol also indicate a positive effect on cholesterol levels and blood pressure, which protects the cardiovascular system overall.
Paprika
Paprika is also one of the most effective anti-inflammatory foods. Above all, the particularly high proportion of vitamin C is significant here.
But be careful: In order not to destroy the heat and light-sensitive vitamin C, peppers should not be overheated. The highest content of vitamin C is in the raw peppers, which are good in salads or with snacks, for example. If you don’t like the peppers raw, you should only cook or steam them gently instead of overcooking the vegetables  in goulash and the like.
onions and garlic
Onions and garlic also  fight inflammation in the body. The sulfide allicin, a phytonutrient that is also responsible for the strong odor and pungent aroma of onions and garlic, is said to eliminate bacteria and act as an antioxidant.
Among the onions, red onions stand out: They contain far more antioxidants than other varieties and therefore have greater benefits for our health. In addition to detoxifying the body, they are also said to lower cholesterol levels. Allicin is not heat stable, which is why it is partially destroyed during cooking. Therefore, it is better to prepare it gently.
Turmeric
Kale