ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET

I hate to admit it, but sometimes my left knee bothers me, not enough to go to the “doctor” but just enough to be annoying at times. For example I notice when I am wearing heels, which is quite often, and I am going down stairs sometimes I have a little discomfort. Ski season is in full effect, and my annual “girls” trip is right around the corner, so of course I am concerned about my knee. I talked with Dr. Daoshing, my acupuncture doctor about this and he recommended an “anti-inflammatory” diet, and to drop a few pounds, he said that five pounds can make a difference. I will also get acupuncture for my knee as well, so hopefully this will be my cure all.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Spices, Seasonings and Herbs

Turmeric, Basil, Cayenne Pepper, Mint, Cinnamon, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Parsley, Cilantro, Cloves, Ginger, Garlic and Green Tea

Fruit

Apple, Papaya, Pineapple,Kiwi, Guava, Kumquat, Pomegranate, Cherries, Grapes, Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Mulberries, Black Currants, Avocado

Vegetables

Onion, Fennel Bulb, Leeks, Yams, Sweet Potato, Rhubarb, Japanese Pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Collards, Green beans, spinach, Chard, Broccoli, Cauliflower

Nuts, Seeds and Beans

Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Flax Seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Soy beans, Mung beans, lentils, Split peas

Oils

Olive oil, Walnut oil, Fish oil, Rice bran oil, Grape seed oil

Fish

Salmon, Cod, Herring, Bass, Snapper, Sardines and most cold water fish

being vegan no fish for me…

FOODS TO AVOID

Dairy, Alcohol, Coffee, Sugar, Deep-fried fatty foods, Processed, refined foods, Red meat, Junk food with trans fat

Night Shade Vegetables

Eggplant, tomato, bell pepper & potato

List of anti-inflammatory diet-courtesy of Tao of Wellness

Have you tried Eastern Medicine? Acupuncture?

I will keep you posted on my results.

Xoxo,

Gigi

 

 

 

 

 

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