Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Runners
* Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon) – 858
* Cayenne Powder (1 teaspoon) – 494
* Ginger, ground (1 teaspoon) – 482
* Collards, frozen (1 cup) – 466
* Spinach, cooked (1 cup) – 466
* Carrots, chopped and raw (1 cup) – 209
* Acerola (west Indian cherry), raw (1 cup) – 684
* Acerola juice, raw (1 fl oz) – 203
* Avocado, raw sliced (1 cup) – 113
Mike Adams from Natural News also includes some general guidelines for an anti-inflammatory diet:
* 90% plant-based foods (or more)
* Fresh produce at every meal
* No processed foods (made in a factory)
* No fried foods, no cheap oils
* Lots of cold-refined, extra virgin olive oil
* Lots of avocados, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.
* The best anti-inflammatory juices are cucumber and celery
* Lots of superfoods (berries, sprouts, etc.)
* Green tea and water as your beverages
* Lots of raw walnuts, pecans and other nuts