BEST BREAKFAST HABITS TO LOWER INFLAMMATION

BEST BREAKFAST HABITS TO LOWER INFLAMMATION

1. Why is it a good idea to seek out foods that lower inflammation?

Anti-inflammatory meals are good for easing symptoms associated with autoimmune disorders, arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory bowel syndrome. They also improve your emotional and physical health by boosting and general quality of life.

2. Please list a few breakfast habits (not necessarily specific foods) that can help to lower inflammation.

Whole grains

Whole grains, such as brown rice and oats, contain fiber that helps lower inflammation.

Herbs

Herbs and spices, for example, ginger and turmeric, have specific compounds that reduce inflammation. Turmeric contains a curcumin compound that adds antioxidants to meals. You can add it in tea to acquire the benefits.

Beans

Beans contain high fiber amounts with antioxidants. They also offer anti-inflammatory substances that reduce inflammation.

Ieva Kubiliute

Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).

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