5 Steps to Put Out the Fire of Inflammation in the Body

5. Eat Enough Healthy Fats

Last but not least, please do not skip out on fat in your diet. Fat is lubricating to the body, it promotes healing and fights inflammation the way nature intended. Fat also fuels the brain and supports neurotransmitter health. This reduces stress naturally. The key to maximizing the benefits of eating fats, however, is to choose the right ones.

Opt for plant-based sources of saturated fats like coconut instead of animal-based saturated fats and then, replace vegetable oils and processed margarines (even if they’re promoted as vegan butter alternatives) with natural foods like walnuts, avocados, acai berry, chia seeds, flaxseed, hemp seed, almonds, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, cashews, and pecans. These all contain monounsaturated fats which are some of the best fats you can eat for your body to relieve joint pain naturally. Remember, if fat has to be produced in a plant (like oil-based spreads), it’s not the best for your body no matter what the label might tell you. Natural foods are our best bet at beating inflammation without question.

If you’d like to take things up a notch, start out your day with one of these alkalizing shots, then consume plenty of anti-inflammatory foods throughout the day. If you have a natural tip for fighting inflammation, leave us a comment and let us know!