When food is metabolized and broken down, it leaves certain chemical and metallic residues, a non-combustible “ash” which, when combined with our body fluids, yields either acid or alkali potentials of pH. Certain foods are “acid-forming” in nature, whereas others are known to be “alkali-forming. Nutritionists agree that acidosis (too acidic blood stream) is the seedbed of most degenerative chronic diseases. This condition is mainly due to our modern lifestyle and acidic diet. Generally, vegetables are alkaline forming food and protein, and fat are acids forming foods. Below is a list of foods that might help to reduce inflammation.
Alkalising foods to enjoy including:
Asparagus
Barley Grass
Broccoli
Garlic/Onions
Parsley
Raw Spinach
Vegetable Juices
Grapefruit
Lemons
Limes
Mangoes
Papayas
Watermelon
Furthermore, Polyphenols are compounds mostly found in fruit, vegetables, green tea and green plants that also can be helpful in controlling inflammation. Polyphenols are compounds that may help to control oxidative stress and consequently inflammatory response. Another plant-based helper is Athocyaninins, it is a large group of red-blue plant pigments often found in berries that have anti-inflammatory properties.