4 Anti-Inflammatory Food Swaps

Do you ever experience any of the following?

• Difficulty falling asleep, or poor sleep
• A hard time concentrating at points during the day
• Achy joints
• Sluggish energy
• Finding it hard to lose weight

Many things can play a part: emotional stress, medications, environmental pollutants, too little sleep, poor nutrition and dehydration. Inflammation is often part of the conversation too. What you eat is one of the easiest places to start.

One book I recommend is The Inflammation Cure by William Joel Meggs. It looks at the research on inflammation and lays out an anti-inflammatory game plan.

Four food swaps to try

Meat for fish and legumes. There's a move toward more plant-based protein these days. Go with it. Chili it up, vegetarian style. Try beans and lentils.

Salt for spices. Spices are widely valued for their anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric and cayenne are two of my favourites. I like it kinda hot, so adjust to your preferences.

Yogurt for walnuts and berries. Less dairy is a good rule of thumb. Nuts come with plenty of protein, fibre and healthy fats. Berries are low-glycemic and rich in antioxidants.

White rice for sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are full of orangey goodness, and they get my vote for the number one pre-workout food.

Beyond the kitchen

Nutrition is one piece of the picture. In my practice I also look at how your spine and nervous system are handling the stress in your life, and I often talk with patients about the VoxxLife socks and insoles we carry. If you'd like to talk about where to start, ask me at your next visit.

Alright, I'd better go check on Hayden. The little guy should be waking up from his nap any time now. Until next time, remember: inflammation is a big part of health, and one that is seldom talked about.

Sincerely in health,

Dr. Josh