Foods to Reduce Pain and Inflammation

The lists below include foods that contain phytonutrients that may assist the body in management of pain and discomfort. If you are considering managing your pain and discomfort through diet then you should consider including the foods in this list in your diet each day. Although there is no guarantee that it will banish pain and discomfort from your life, we do know that these phytonutrients reduce inflammation and provide very positive health benefits.

There are certain vitamins and minerals and types of phytonutrients such as carotenoids, catechins, anthocyanidins, phytosterols, resveratrol and lignans that are contained in the foods listed below.

Nuts & Seeds

Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Chia Seeds (Omega 3's)
Flax Seed (Omega 3's)
Hemp Seeds
Pecans
Pumpkin Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Walnuts (Omega 3's)

Vegetables

Asparagus
Avocados
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Cayenne Pepper
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Garlic
Onions
Pumpkin

Oils

Olive Oil
Flax Oil (Omega 3's)
Tomatoes
Winter Squash (Butter Nut, Sweet Dumpling)

Fruits

Apples
Apricots
Berries
Cantaloupe
Grapes (Red, Purple & Black)
Grapefruit
Kiwi Fruit
Nectarines
Oranges
Papaya
Peaches
Persimmons
Plums
Watermelon

Food/Herbs

Curcumin
Turmeric
Dark Chocolate: 1- 2 oz. per day (unsweetened 100% cocoa)

SEAFOOD (wild caught contains more of the omega 3's which help reduce inflammation)

salmon
steelhead
tuna
herring
halibut
trout
anchovies