Inflammation can be a confusing topic to discuss.
Your body usesinflammationwhen you suffer an injury or sickness because it’s how it heals itself!
This pop in of chronic inflammation is closely related to the aging process, as well.
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So, fighting inflammation also means helping to slow aging, as well.
Preventingchronic inflammationinvolves eating a healthy diet and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle.
“Vitamin A has also been shown to have anti inflammatory benefits.”
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And according to our dietitians, they’re helpful formanaging inflammationto slow aging, too.
“Bell peppers are high in vitamin C and vitamin A, which are naturally occurring antioxidants.
They are also high in fiber and water, making them a hydrating veggie.
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One study published inClinical Nutritionfound that broccoli sprouts were able to decrease inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive proteins.
“Broccoli is high sulfurophanes, which are naturally occurring antioxidants that are extremely healthy and anti-inflammatory.
It also has a lot of plant-based protein in it compared to other vegetables,” says Hunnes.
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Higher levels ofdietary fiberhas been linked to lower inflammation in the body as well.
According to theJournal of Medicinal Food, garlic is made up of sulfur-containing compounds that provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
This vegetable is also rich in an antioxidant called quercetin.
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A previous version of this story was published on July 20, 2022.
It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, additional research, and updated contextual links.
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