Inflammation is a silent saboteur that can wreak havoc on your health and sabotage your weight-loss efforts.

Fortunately, there are natural approaches to help youreduce inflammationand drop unwanted pounds.

One is adopting a healthy diet centered around anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

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But before we dive into them, let’s chat a little bit more about inflammation.

If your goal is weight loss, reducing inflammation is an excellent first step toward a slimmer waistline.

Compared to fats and carbohydrates, protein digests slower in the stomach.

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Recentresearchhas found that kale contains phytochemicals and glucosinolates that have anti-inflammatory properties.

Moody tells us, “This crispy snack can be store-bought or easily made at home.

All you need is a bag of kale, some cooking oil, and salt.

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“One cup provides about 25% of your daily zinc needs.

Zinc is known to reduce inflammatory markers and support a healthy metabolism.

“When the temptation strikes, reach for one ounce of dark chocolate.

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Baby Carrots

This convenient bite-sized snack option is rich in beta-carotene, an antioxidantresearchsuggests helps reduce inflammation.

Moody says, “Another portable veggie snack, baby carrots are known for their beta-carotene content.

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