* The flavonoids in [[Green Tea]] are potent natural anti-inflammatory compounds that have been shown in numerous studies to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
* [[papaya]] contains papain, a protein-digesting enzyme. Together with other nutrients such as vitamin C and E, papain helps to reduce inflammation, and improves digestion and healing from burns.
* blueberry is high in phytonutrients that confer [[Cherries]] contain anthocyanins working like a natural form of ibuprofen, reducing inflammation and curbing pain.* [[Blueberry]], [[Raspberry]], [[Blackberry]], and [[Strawberries]] have similar anti-inflammatory protection against many diseases such effects as cancer and dementiacherries.
* The monounsaturated fats in [[Olive Oil]] are turned into anti-inflammatory agents by the body that can lower occurrences of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
* Flax seeds are high in natural oils that convert into hormone-like substances in the body to reduce inflammatory substances.
* Walnuts: Like flax seeds, raw, unsalted walnuts contain plentiful amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids that decrease pain and inflammation.
* Broccoli is a highly nutritious vegetable that contains anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer phytonutrients such as sulforaphane which helps the body to get rid of potentially carcinogenic compounds.
* Sweet potato it is also a good source of complex carbohydrate, beta-carotene, manganese, vitamin B6 and C as well as dietary fiber. Working in concert, these nutrients are powerful antioxidants that help to heal inflammation in the body.
* berberine rich herbs are effective in lowering blood sugar levels, clearing inflammation and healing mucous membranes. In oriental medicine the right combinations of berberine herbs, such as gardenia, scute, coptis, and phellodendron, have been used for centuries to cure a broad range of inflammatory disorders.
* [[Celery]] is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help with ailments attributed to inflammation such as arthritis.
* [[Cherries]] contain anthocyanins working like a natural form of ibuprofen, reducing inflammation and curbing pain.
== What to Avoid in the Inflammation Diet ==