1. add some anti-inflammatory foods to your diet
- fatty cold-watch fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring
- berries
- tree nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts
- seeds
- whole grains
- dark leafy greens
- soy including soy milk and tofu
- tempeh
- mycoprotein from mushrooms and other fungi
- low-fat dairy products
- peppers
- tomatos
- beets
- tart cheeries
- ginger and turmeric
- garlic
- olive oil
- cocoa and dark chocolate
- basil and many other herbs
- black pepper
- cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower
- avocados
- hot sauce
- curry powder
- carrots
- organic turkey breast
- turnips
- zucchini
- cucumbers
2. include more organic food to your grocery shopping
3. increase the fiber in your diet
- beans and peas
- oatmeal
- all fruits but especially those with more soluble fiber: apricots, grapefruit, mangoes, and oranges
- all vegetables especially cabbage, brussels sprouts, broccoli, bok choy
- flax seeds
- nuts and seeds
4. take a probiotic supplement
- Active yogurt
- pickles
- sauerkraut
- kimchi
- kefir
5. switch to olive or safflower oil
6. drink green tea 1 to 5 times a day.
7. cut down sharply on your sugar intake
8. cut out junk food and fast food
9. throw out stale food, including stale cooking oils and leftovers more than a day old.
10. reduce overall fat intake
11. reduce salt intake
12. no smoke and no alcohol