🥦 Eat to Heal: How Food Can Calm Hidden Inflammation
Did you know your body can be on fire without you even feeling it? 🔥 This “silent” inflammation happens when your immune system stays switched on for too long often because of stress, lack of sleep, and the food you eat (1,3).
When inflammation becomes chronic, it can quietly raise your risk of heart disease, diabetes, joint pain, and even low mood. The good news? 🥗 What’s on your plate can make a real difference.
Research shows that foods rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fats, and plant nutrients like berries, olive oil, nuts, leafy greens, and fish help cool the flames of inflammation (2,4). Meanwhile, ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, and fried snacks tend to fan the fire.
You don’t need a strict diet - small steps count. 🌿 • Add veggies to every meal • Swap butter for olive oil • Choose whole grains over white bread • Snack on nuts instead of chips
The Mediterranean-style way of eating is one of the best examples delicious, simple, and proven to lower inflammation and support heart health (4,5).
Your daily food choices are powerful. Every meal can be a step toward healing and balance. 💚
If you need more - full article available here ↩️
https://www.ferfitdietetics.com.au/post/chronic-inflammation-everyday-diet-how-small-food-choices-can-calm-your-body OR https://ferfit.page.link/NoKk
FerFit Dietetics and Nutrition
🥦 Eat to Heal: How Food Can Calm Hidden Inflammation
Did you know your body can be on fire without you even feeling it? 🔥
This “silent” inflammation happens when your immune system stays switched on for too long often because of stress, lack of sleep, and the food you eat (1,3).
When inflammation becomes chronic, it can quietly raise your risk of heart disease, diabetes, joint pain, and even low mood. The good news? 🥗 What’s on your plate can make a real difference.
Research shows that foods rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fats, and plant nutrients like berries, olive oil, nuts, leafy greens, and fish help cool the flames of inflammation (2,4).
Meanwhile, ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, and fried snacks tend to fan the fire.
You don’t need a strict diet - small steps count. 🌿
• Add veggies to every meal
• Swap butter for olive oil
• Choose whole grains over white bread
• Snack on nuts instead of chips
The Mediterranean-style way of eating is one of the best examples delicious, simple, and proven to lower inflammation and support heart health (4,5).
Your daily food choices are powerful. Every meal can be a step toward healing and balance. 💚
If you need more - full article available here ↩️
https://www.ferfitdietetics.com.au/post/chronic-inflammation-everyday-diet-how-small-food-choices-can-calm-your-body
OR
https://ferfit.page.link/NoKk
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