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Anti-inflammatory foods
To help reduce cold symptoms choose anti –inflammatory foods instead of foods that can make it worse.
Pro-inflammatory foods will increase inflammation -Foods that cause inflammation
Saturated fats and sugar can increase inflammation.
Avoid foods from the night shade family like
Tomatoes, white potatoes, red and green bell peppers, the "hot" peppers such as chili and paprika,
Anti inflammatory foods not only reduce inflammation they are packed full of essential vitamins minerals and boost out immune health and are available in most countries. Foods that contain the enzyme called bromelain and the antioxidant vitamin C help the recreational athlete the endurance cyclist runner and intrepid traveller.
Red meats can make your symptoms worse.
However some vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant may actually make pain from inflammation worse.
Anti-inflammatory Foods
Whole fruits and vegetables are important to eat for their vitamins, minerals, and natural antioxidants.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Green Tea - Kelp -Wild Salmon – Turmeric – Shiitake Mushrooms - Green Tea- Papaya – Broccoli – Sweat Potato - Pineapples
Omega-3 essential fatty acids are very powerful anti-inflammatory agents. They are found in cold water oily fish, walnuts, flax seeds, canola oil and pumpkin seeds. Adding omega-3 fatty acid supplements from flax oil or fish oil may also help reduce inflammation
Olive oil is another type of oil that will reduce inflammation. In fact, olive oil has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and will help to reduce pain. Other healthy oils include rice bran oil, grape seed oil, and walnut oil.
Tips that may help reduce inflamation
Snack on whole fruits, nuts, seeds, and fresh vegetables throughout the day.
Drink plenty of water, fresh 100% fruit and vegetable juices, herbal teas and green tea.