Inflammation is linked to bad digestion, arthritis, heart disease and other ailments. Luckily, a naturally anti-inflammatory diet can help, says Ashley Koff, RD, author of Recipes for IBS. Here are her tips for getting started:
Spice it up!
Nature gives us potent anti-inflammatory weapons in the form of tumeric (curcumin) and ginger. Experiment with other spices for flavor and anti-bacterial properties.Get protein from vegetable sources and grass-fed animals
. Think quinoa, millet, pumpkin seeds, hemp, flax, walnuts, lentils and beans. When eating animals, choose lean sources like grass-fed chicken, eggs, buffalo, and wild fish like sardines and salmon (avoid fish high in mercury).Consume natural sugar
. Skip sweeteners and products with high fructose corn syrup and instead enjoy the natural sweetness and healing nutrients of fruits.Eat foods instead of food products
. Avoid preservatives, hormones, chemicals and partially hydrogenated oils in favor of healthy fats like those in avocado, walnuts, hemp and chia.


