Anti-inflammation diets are the latest thing in the nutritional space. From Samantha Ruth Prabhu to Vidya Balan, celebrities suffering from inflammatory conditions have resorted to these streamlined diets for relief and recovery. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar took to social media to share her two cents on this kind of diet, claiming to be the new buzz word on the block. In the video posted on Instagram, she mentioned a few facts that people would do well to keep in mind:
Inflammation – body’s natural response, critical for recovery, healing and health. Without it, we would be falling sick every now and then.
Food – A single intervention like diet of seeds, smoothies or shots, meals of raw food, etc is not going to help regulate the inflammation response. Nor are turmeric water, juices or cleanses, the miracle cure.
Exercise – is important and critical for ensuring a regulated response. Too much or too little exercise can lead to chronic inflammation in the long run.
Sleep– as usual the most under-rated aspect of the recovery and ageing process. Maintain good sleep hygiene.
Stress – last but not the least, care for yourself and don’t waste the time on earth seeking external validation.
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What does an anti inflammatory diet include?
C V Aishwarya, a clinical nutritionist and lecturer at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, said that an anti-inflammatory diet focuses on whole, nutrient-dense foods rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber, while minimising processed foods, sugars, and unhealthy fats. This approach may help reduce chronic inflammation, essential for managing inflammatory conditions.
An anti inflammatory diet can be tailored for both vegetarians and non vegetarians focusing on foods that help reduce inflammation. “Berries, leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, whole grains like quinoa, brown rice, nuts and seeds, certain spices such as turmeric, ginger and garlic are the best vegetarian options while fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, skin less chicken, eggs are the healthier non vegetarian foods having anti inflammatory properties,” she said.
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An anti-inflammatory diet can be a healthy and nutrient-rich approach, but whether it can meet all nutritional needs depends on several factors. Aishwarya shared that these include the specific foods included, individual dietary preferences, their metabolism, meal planning and more importantly the quality and the quantity of the diet.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.